5 Oaklands Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JL Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00178 - Tree Preservation Order Registered

Proposal

Crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres (approximately 15-20% of the live crown) to Oak trees T1, T2, T3 and T4. Consent is sought to undertake a cto reduce the extent of canopy overhanging the rear garden and dwelling, while retaining the natural form, balance and amenity value of the trees. The works will also include the removal of any deadwood and minor crossing branches where appropriate. The proposed works represent routine arboricultural management to maintain the trees in an appropriate condition for their residential setting, reduce canopy overhang, improve light to the rear garden and dwelling, and reduce end-weight on extended lateral (). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jul 2026
Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 10 Sept 2026.

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
GU4 8JL
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Shalford
Parish
Shalford
Case officer
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Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15083224
Neighbours
20 Aug 2026
Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Comments by
10 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
1/10
Poor
#292 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 64% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

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for householder decisions
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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 296
31%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #282 of 296
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #276 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
47 decided
1,348
Total decisions
219 refused in the year to March 2026