12 Guernsey Farm Drive Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4BE Data via plota.co.uk

TREE/2026/8043 - Works to Trees Covered by a TPO Approved

Proposal

Hawthorn tree located on the driveway of property - Crown reduction to a maximum of 2m and cutting diameter to a maximum of 40-50mm in adherence with BS3998:2010 (Tree Work Recommendations). To maintain structural integrity, prevent the tree from encroaching on the driveway, and remove deadwood/crossing branches. (Works subject to TPO 626/0166/1972). Note : permission not required for deadwood. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Feb 2026
Approved
22 Apr 2026

Approved on 22 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Woking
Application type
Works to Trees Covered by a TPO
Postcode
GU21 4BE
Received
27 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Feb 2026
Ward
Horsell
Case officer
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Target decision
24 Apr 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
22 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Woking
Planning Authority Score
3.1/10
Poor
#234 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #217 out of 296. Woking is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Woking decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #254 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #258 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #217 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #136 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
40 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
18 decided
736
Total decisions
133 refused in the year to March 2026