Chessington House Spring Street Ewell Surrey KT17 1UG

Awaiting decision 26/00170/TPO
Council
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026
Postcode
KT17 1UG

Description

T1 Redwood. Reduce in height by 8 metres to leave the tree standing at 25 meters tall. Remove major deadwood over 50 mm. The reason is the client feels that the tree is too tall and needs to be reduced in height. T2 Beech. Lift crown by 1.5m to 4m above ground level and reduce back from build to give a clearance of 2m. The reason is to stop branches interfering with property. T3 Horse Chestnut. Reduce limb that grows towards the house back by 2m. The reason is to balance the lower crown and let light into the house. T4 Yew. Lift crown over garage roof to give a 1m clearance and remove deadwood over 50mm. The reason is to stop branches interfering with property.

7.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#39 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #14 out of 282. 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%).

Epsom and Ewell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #199 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #195 of 282
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #14 of 282
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #13 of 282
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