Willow House 4B Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW Data via plota.co.uk

2026/2096 - Tree Preservation Order Registered

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order EL: - TPO trees referenced in Tree Preservation Order EL:, i.e. the 1 x Red Oak at location T6 and 2 x Sycamore at G2:T1 Red Oak Approx. 25m HeightLarge Red Oak located in close proximity to the property, with an established lean towards the public highway.Proposed works: Crown reduction by approximately 1.5 - 2m to reduce end loading and mechanical stress on the branch unions associated with the tree's elongated limb structure. Approximately 10% crown thinning throughout to reduce sail area and wind loading, whilst retaining the tree's overall natural form and structural integrity. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m over the driveway to provide adequate clearance.The proposed works are intended to reduce mechanical loading and improve clearance whilst retaining the tree's overall amenity value and natural appearance.T2 - Sycamore - Approx. 15m HeightTwin-stemmed Sycamore with the stems dividing at approximately 0.5m above ground level. The union is included, with one of the stems extending at an extremely acute angle and overhanging neighbouring gardens.Proposed works: Reduce the overextended stem by approximately 2.5-3m to reduce its weight and end loading, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the included union and the likelihood of limb/stem failure. The reduction will be confined to the affected stem, retaining the remainder of the tree's crown and maintaining its overall form and amenity value. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 23 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Oct 2026, from Elmbridge's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 1

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

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Important details

Council
Elmbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
KT10 9DW
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Esher Ward

Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Elmbridge usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 42.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
96%decided within 8 weeks
77%approved
209decided 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