85 Bracken Path Epsom Surrey KT18 7SZ

Decided 26/00150/CAT
Council
Date received
1 Feb 2026
Date validated
1 Feb 2026
Postcode
KT18 7SZ

Description

Yew Tree- Rear boundary. Removal of tree as disproportionately large for garden and overhangs and shades rear neighbour.

7.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#33 of 282

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 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
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #15 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