The Columbary Old Barn Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7EN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00169/TPO - Consent for Works to Preserved Trees Awaiting decision

Proposal

Ash tree (95/T19) in decline on the front lawn of the property listed. Labelled T1 in sketch plan provided. Proposal for full removal and grinding, and replanting in same vicinity a young healthy tree. Branches have been continuously falling from the ash and this is increasing in frequency and volume considerably. The tree is clearly in state of decline, with ash dieback paying a pivotal role. Full removal required and necessary for safety reasons. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Feb 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Consent for Works to Preserved Trees
Postcode
KT18 7EN
Received
12 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Woodcote And Langley Vale
Case officer
Track to view
Agent
Carpenters Tree Care 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:
Major dwellings

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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