4 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG Data via plota.co.uk

26/01911/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Pending
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - London Plane - Pollard the tree to previous throughout the canopy - This will be reducing the branches by approx 1-2 meters. - Reasons - general maintenance and to prevent cause of subsidence Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Sept 2026
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Validated
3 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Oct 2026, from Kingston upon Thames's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents

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Site constraints 6

Oakhill Conservation Area (A) conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Air quality management area: Kingston upon Thames AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Local nature reserve 117 m away: The Wood and Richard Jefferies Bird Sanctuary
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Tree preservation order 20 m away; Inside the Kingston upon Thames built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 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
Kingston upon Thames
Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
KT6 6DG
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
3 Sept 2026
Ward
Surbiton Hill
Parish
Surbiton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 11 of the 56-day target. Kingston upon Thames usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 42.

Day 1145 days to the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
178decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15197038
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
T1 - London Plane - Pollard to previous points (1-2 meters)
24/02234/TPO
2022 Approved
T.1 London Plane - Pollard to previous points.
22/01317/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
8 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T1 Sycamore Tree - Crown reduce near existing reduction points by 2m. T2 Holm Oak Tree…
25/02402/TPO
2024 Refused
Flat 1 Woodlands 4 South Bank Surbiton KT6 6DB
T1 Sweet chestnut - Prune back from the property to provide 3 metres clearance Dimensions…
24/02013/TPO
2022 Approved
6 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Silver Birch - Fell.
22/02951/TCA
2022 Approved
6 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Yew - Reduce Height by 4m & sides by 3m in order to reshape and provide clearance fro…
22/01708/TCA
2022 Approved
Squirrels Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
T.1 Ash - 1-1.5m Holistic crown reduction to suitable growth points.
22/00711/TPO
2022 Approved
Hillcroft College South Bank Surbiton KT6 6DF
TG.1 Yew (inc T.1 Yew) - 2m Lateral reduction over road to suitable growth points shaping…
22/00464/TPO
2016 Approved
5 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
Replacement of existing windows with white uPVC double glazed sash and casement windows
16/16408/FUL
2016 Approved
5 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
Replacement of existing windows with white uPVC double glazed sash and casement windows
16/16408
2021 Approved
Hermosa Cottage Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
T.1 Maple - 1-1.5m Holistic crown reduction to suitable growth points.
21/03059/TPO
2021 Approved
8 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1-T.5 Ash - Re-pollard to previous points.T.6 Evergreen Oak - Pollard by 4m.T.7 Sycamor…
21/00187/TPO
2020 Approved
6 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Silver Birch - 2-3m Holistic crown reduction to suitable growth points (approx 30%).
20/03341/TCA
2020 Approved
The Bell House Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
T.1 Ash - 1m Holistic reduction to previous points.T.2 Robinia - 3m Holistic reduction to…
20/02253/TPO
2020 Approved
Flat 1 Woodlands 4 South Bank Surbiton KT6 6DB
T.1-T.4 Lime - Pollard by 50%.
20/01865/TPO
2019 Approved
2 Fire Bell Mews Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
T.1 London Plane - 2m Holistic crown reduction.
19/01272/TCA
2018 Approved
Woodlands 4 South Bank Surbiton
T.1 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce crown by 2.5 metres to approximately the historical reduction…
18/16781/TPO
2018 Approved
Woodlands 4 South Bank Surbiton
T.1 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce crown by 2.5 metres to approximately the historical reduction…
18/16781
2018 Approved
Squirrels Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
Demolition of existing brick boundary wall and erection of close boarded timber fence
18/16515/HOU
2018 Approved
Squirrels Fire Bell Alley Surbiton KT6 6JB
Demolition of existing brick boundary wall and erection of close boarded timber fence
18/16515
2018 Approved
Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace Surbiton Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Lime to front - Remove all ivy, epicormic growth & deadwood. T.2 Lime to front - Remo…
18/16242/TPO
2018 Approved
Lime Tree Primary School South Bank Terrace Surbiton Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Lime to front - Remove all ivy, epicormic growth & deadwood. T.2 Lime to front - Remo…
18/16242
2017 Approved
7 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Sycamore - 3.5m Holistic crown reduction. T.2 Sycamore (neighbours tree) cut back to…
17/16485/TCA
2017 Approved
72 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 6JA
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of single storey side/fr…
17/16359
2017 Approved
72 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 6JA
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of single storey side/fr…
17/16359/HOU
2016 Approved
6 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Lime - Repollard 3' below previous points. T.2 Pear - 30% crown reduction (2-3m). T.3…
16/16631/TCA
2016 Approved
6 South Bank Terrace Surbiton KT6 6DG
T.1 Lime - Repollard 3' below previous points. T.2 Pear - 30% crown reduction (2-3m). T.3…
16/16631
Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#76 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #33 out of 296. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Kingston upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Kingston upon Thames decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #288 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #33 of 296
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #18 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
124 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,112
Total decisions
274 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings