39 Merrywood Park Camberley Surrey GU15 1JR Data via plota.co.uk

TWA/26/0104 - Tree Works Application Approved

Proposal

T1 - Lowson Cypress - Fell to ground level. (The tree is dead and therefore has no amenity value. Its condition presents a potential safety risk due to the likelihood of structural failure and falling debris. Removal is recommended on safety grounds and to prevent any hazard to persons or property.) works subject to . T2 ? Oak ? Reduce the crown by 2-2.5m, remove deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 16m now, after reduction 20m in height and 14m in spread. T3 ? Beech ? Reduce the crown by 3-3.5m, remove major deadwood and any cross or damaged branches. Height 22m, spread 15m now, after reduction 19m in height and 12m in spread. T2 and T3 - The crowns reduction is proposed to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its surroundings, improving light penetration to adjacent areas. Removal of deadwood and defective branches will enhance safety by reducing the risk of falling material. These works will also promote the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Approved
9 Jul 2026

Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Tree Works Application
Postcode
GU15 1JR
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Parkside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Grozev Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14879012
Env. assessment
No
Surrey Heath
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#163 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Surrey Heath ranks #134 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Surrey Heath decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #182 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #235 of 296
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #134 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #94 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
20 decided
600
Total decisions
78 refused in the year to March 2026