Fountain Court 21 Matham Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0SX Data via plota.co.uk

Registered 2026/1546 - Tree Preservation Order
Date received
23 Jun 2026
Date validated
23 Jun 2026
Postcode
KT8 0SX
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:08/11 - T1 - Cedar tree in back garden - tree has a height of approximately 21 metres and spread of approximately 16 metres. Proposed works are to reduce crown by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres, maintaining a flowing outline, observing BS 3998:2010, keeping pruning cuts greater than 30mm diameter, up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 19 metres and spread of approximately 13 metres. Also requested is a secondary crown lift to a height of approximately 3-3.5 metres. Reasons for these works are to maintain the tree at a reasonable size suitable for location, give clearance from property, reduce end weight of branches to reduce future failures and allow light into garden property. Data via plota.co.uk

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Elmbridge ranks #143 out of 292 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #143 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
205 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,327
Total decisions
314 refused in 2025