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Registered 2026/1697 - Tree Preservation Order
Date received
10 Jul 2026
Date validated
7 Aug 2026
Postcode
KT10 8JU
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:89/38 - G3. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) x 3 Rear Garden/See Map/S.E Corner of site to Patio: Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil. (Previous Permission Has Expired) G4. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) x 15 Rear Garden/See Map/Edge of Patio to N.E. Corner of site. Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil. (Previous Permission Has Expired) T6. Pink Chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Our climbing Inspection has identified significant structural defects in the upper crown, rendering the tree liable to failure. Fell in sections to ground level. T7. Horse chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Remove Ivy up to 10m, and flatten the remainder to lower the risk of falling debris. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. Raise canopy over highway to 5.5m. T8. Horse chestnut Front Garden/See Map: Remove Ivy up to 10m, and flatten the remainder to lower the risk of falling debris. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. Reduce branches to clear elevation for the house by 3m. T10. Holm Oak Rear Garden: Fell and grind out the stump. (small self-sown) T11. Douglas Fir Rear Garden/Side: Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil. Data via plota.co.uk

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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
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Elmbridge decision performance
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