Grosvenor House East Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0LF Data via plota.co.uk

2026/2307 - Tree Preservation Order Registered

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL: - T1 Beech and T2 Oak on right - Reduce lateral canopy growth extending over the garden by approximately 2m, leaving a finished lateral spread of approximately 5m. T3 Oak on left -Reduce lateral canopy growth extending over the garden by approximately 2m, leaving a finished lateral spread of approximately 6m. The above proposed work will manage the extensive lateral growth of all three trees, which currently extends significantly over the planted garden and lawn areas. The overhanging canopy is increasingly restricting the usable garden space and reducing light levels to the planting and lawn beneath. A proportionate reduction of the lateral canopy will help to maintain the trees within the available garden space, reduce excessive encroachment over the garden, and retain an appropriate balance between the trees and their immediate surroundings. The works will be carried out sympathetically, maintaining the natural form and structural integrity of both trees while retaining their amenity and landscape value. T4 Dying Beech at rear - fell to ground level. The tree is significantly deteriorating with more than 50% of the crown showing signs of decline/deadwood. The tree is located adjacent to an area regularly used by children for play. The presence of significant dead and declining material increases the potential for branch failure, particularly as the tree continues to deteriorate. Removal is therefore proposed as a precautionary measure to eliminate the foreseeable risk associated with the its declining condition. The owner proposes to replace the tree with a new Beech, maintaining the species and providing appropriate replacement tree cover at the site. The replacement will be planted in a suitable location and allowed sufficient space to establish and develop into a healthy mature tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
24 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 19 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 1 Nov 2026 and 9 Nov 2026, from Elmbridge's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Byfleet built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 10 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Elmbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
KT13 0LF
Received
24 Sept 2026
Validated
24 Sept 2026
Ward
Weybridge St Georges Hill Ward

Decision outlook

Day 34 of the 56-day target. Elmbridge usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 42.

Day 3422 days to the 56-day target
97%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
442decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Elmbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Elmbridge decision record →

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Elmbridge decision statistics
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