12, NURSERY CLOSE, CAPEL, RH5 5JU Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
MO/2026/00804
Description
T1/T2 Oak Tree's in rear garden- to undertake crown reduction works to two mature oak trees located within the rear garden of the property. The proposed works involve a uniform reduction of approximately 2 metres from the height and lateral spread of both trees to sufficient growth points working to British standard BS3998, while maintaining their natural shape and structural integrity. Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
13, Laundry Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LG
1x willow tree to be reduced by 5 metres to knuckle of tree and thin by 50%. Tree to be p…
2025
Approved
13, Laundry Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LG
1x willow tree to be reduced by 5 metres to knuckle of tree and thin by 50%. Tree to be p…
2025
Approved
64, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
2025
Approved
64, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
2024
Approved
7, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
01 - Norway Maple - Carefully fell to near ground level. 02 - Dying Ash - Carefully fell…
2024
Approved
7, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
01 - Norway Maple - Carefully fell to near ground level. 02 - Dying Ash - Carefully fell…
2024
Approved
Land Rear of, 9 Bakers Way, Capel, Surrey
T01 Oak - Reduce upper lateral branches by 2-3 metres, reduce lower lateral branches by 1…
2024
Approved
Land Rear of, 9 Bakers Way, Capel, Surrey
T01 Oak - Reduce upper lateral branches by 2-3 metres, reduce lower lateral branches by 1…
2024
Approved
13, Laundry Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LG
1 x Willow tree to be reduced by 2 metres in height and limbs to be reduced by 1.5 metres…
2024
Approved
13, Laundry Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LG
1 x Willow tree to be reduced by 2 metres in height and limbs to be reduced by 1.5 metres…
2024
Approved
25, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Lleylandaii hedge to be reduced to a height of 6 metres.
2024
Approved
25, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Lleylandaii hedge to be reduced to a height of 6 metres.
2022
Approved
Land r/o 2-16, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
Reduce encroachment towards the South East of one Oak tree (marked 1 on submitted plan) b…
2022
Approved
Land r/o 2-16, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
Reduce encroachment towards the South East of one Oak tree (marked 1 on submitted plan) b…
2021
Approved
Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
T1 - Group of 4 No. Oak trees - reduce lateral limbs back to previous reduction points, b…
2021
Approved
1, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
2020
Approved
10, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Remove one Oak tree.
2020
Approved
10, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Remove one Oak tree.
2020
Approved
Willow behind 26 Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Reduce the height of one Willow Tree (T1 on Submitted Plan) by 5 metres and reduce latera…
2020
Approved
Willow behind 26 Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU
Reduce the height of one Willow Tree (T1 on Submitted Plan) by 5 metres and reduce latera…
2017
Approved
5, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS
Remove one Hazel (marked 2 on submitted plan), reduce height of one Willow (3) to 2.5 met…
2017
Approved
26, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU document.write(" . View Map ");
Trim overhanging branches of one Willow tree (located in rear garden).
2017
Approved
26, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU document.write(" . View Map ");
Trim overhanging branches of one Willow tree (located in rear garden).
2016
Approved
2-16, Bakers Way, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JS document.write(" . View Map ");
Cut back the crown of one Oak tree (T1 on submitted plan) to provide 2 metres clearance f…
2016
Refused
14, Nursery Close, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JU document.write(" . View Map ");
Erection of first floor side extension.
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