55 Church Street Epsom Surrey KT17 4PU

Awaiting decision 26/00317/CAT
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
17 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT17 4PU

Description

Tree 1 - Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) Identified in the submitted Tree plan, and shown in photograph (Image 3)ash tree. Permission is requested to remove the ash tree to ground level due to its size. If full removal is not approved, permission is requested for a significant crown reduction (approximately 30?40%) and removal of branches overhanging. Tree 2) Evergreen Tree (Conifer species) Identified in the Tree plan and shown in photograph (Image 2) evergreen tree. Permission is requested to reduce the crown height by approximately 25?30% and prune lateral branches to reduce overhang towards the pavement and neighbouring property while maintaining the overall shape and health of the tree. Tree 3) Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) Identified in the Tree plan, and shown in photograph (Image 1) strawberry tree. Permission is requested for light crown reduction and pruning (approximately 15?20%) to maintain the shape of the tree and reduce encroachment beyond the boundary.

Epsom and Ewell
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#40 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 out of 292. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Epsom and Ewell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #206 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #202 of 292
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #15 of 292
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #13 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
10 decided
631
Total decisions
92 refused in 2025