20 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DL Data via plota.co.uk

Registered 2026/1974 - Tree Conservation Area
Date received
13 Aug 2026
Date validated
13 Aug 2026
Postcode
KT8 9DL
Type
Tree Conservation Area

Description

East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - 1. Silver leaved maple (number 1 on sketch): whole crown reduce back to previous reduction points, reducing height by 2.5m from 13m to 10.5m and spread by 2.5m all round from 14m to 9m. Reasons: excessive shading, excessive leaf fall (rendering driveway dangerous in autumn and winter), and damage to cars from bird droppings (rendering driveway underneath unusable). 2. Magnolia (number 2 on sketch): crown (top only) reduce by 1m, reducing height from 4.5m to 3.5m. Reason - untidy top growth. Data via plota.co.uk

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Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
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Other decisions

Elmbridge ranks #195 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Elmbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #195 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #178 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
195 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,358
Total decisions
314 refused in the year to March 2026