15 Downs Wood Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5UH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00968/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

MODIFIED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 G1 - Group of X3 Beech Trees Action - Reduce heights by up to 3 metres to blend with surrounding Beech Trees (neighbours) Reason - Reduce soil area of crown form and ensure longevity of trees in windy environment. Evidence of X3 Woodpecker holes in main trunk of rear tree. Indication of potential long term structural vulnerability. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Principal Planning Officer · Last checked 30 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
KT18 5UH
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Ward
Tattenham Corner And Preston
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
30 Jul 2026
Decision level
Principal Planning Officer
Applicant
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Agent
Treemasters Ltd

Public comments

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Last counted 30 Jul 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14986239
Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Comments by
30 Jun 2026
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Reigate decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #70 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #35 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
31 decided
981
Total decisions
116 refused in the year to March 2026