COLWOOD, CRAMPSHAW LANE, ASHTEAD, KT21 2UF Data via plota.co.uk

REFUSE MO/2026/00750
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
5 Jun 2026
Postcode
KT21 2UF

Description

TPO/103/1/Q There are 6 very large trees in the front garden/drive of our property with some having very low hanging branches. We would like to arrange for the lower branches to be cut back approx 20-30ft and for the height of the trees to be cut down approx 20ft. The lower hanging branches have now reached the top of the garages and the height is blocking out most of the sunlight during the day. We have already had several low hanging branches fall on to cars causing minor dents and chips to windscreens. We are not requesting the trees are removed, just cut back to a manageable size to allow light to the front of the house and prevent our cars and outbuildings being damaged. Data via plota.co.uk

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Mole Valley
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#270 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Mole Valley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 296. Mole Valley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
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Mole Valley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #291 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #291 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #240 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #172 of 296
47%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
15 decided
913
Total decisions
259 refused in the year to March 2026