20 Walnut Close Epsom Surrey KT18 5JL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00854/CAT - Conservation Area - Works to Trees Approved

Proposal

The white lilac tree has a disease (believed to be fungal) and requires treatment to save it, and prevent disease spread to other trees: Removal of several dead branches. Removal of bark where there is evidence of disease on/under bark and/or bark is falling off. The tree is on the left/east side of the back garden, about half way down and about 2m from the boundary. The tree is just over 3m high, and is not visible from any road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Approved
13 Aug 2026

Approved on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Conservation Area - Works to Trees
Postcode
KT18 5JL
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Ward
College
Case officer
Show
Decision
No Objections
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Epsom and Ewell
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#47 of 296 councils
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Other decisions

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #16 out of 296. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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
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Epsom and Ewell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #236 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #203 of 296
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #16 of 296
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #10 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
68 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
11 decided
639
Total decisions
110 refused in the year to March 2026