4 The Ridings Epsom Surrey KT18 5JQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00246/CAT - Conservation Area - Works to Trees Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1 Holly - To reduce height of Holly trees adjacent to the front boundary with number 2 The Ridings, to 2m in height (previous points) and trim face to create a more compact hedge framework. T2 Yew - To trim large Yew on the boundary with number 2 The Ridings as hard as possible in all dimensions (all faces and top) whilst retaining foliage to maintain its current form. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Feb 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Conservation Area - Works to Trees
Postcode
KT18 5JQ
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Feb 2026
Ward
College
Case officer
Track to view
Agent
Broadleaf Tree Surgeons LTD

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Epsom and Ewell
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#40 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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