1 A Liberty Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 1LU Data via plota.co.uk

REGISTERED RU.26/0855
Date received
8 Jul 2026
Date validated
8 Jul 2026
Postcode
KT15 1LU

Description

T1 - Lawson Cypress - fell to ground level - the root system has extended beyond the property boundary and is causing significant uplift to the public footway adjacent to the property. This presents a potential trip hazard to pedestrians and has the potential to expose the property owner and highway authority to ongoing maintenance and liability issues. Due to the species, size and proximity of the tree to the highway, the root growth is expected to continue, resulting in further damage. Pruning the roots is unlikely to provide a sustainable solution and may compromise the structural stability and health of the tree. Felling the tree is therefore considered the most appropriate long-term solution to prevent further damage to the public highway and eliminate the risk to public safety. Replanting in this location would be inappropriate due to the reasons above. Data via plota.co.uk

Runnymede
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#140 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Runnymede ranks #108 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Runnymede decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #242 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #208 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #108 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #113 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
55%
Change of use approved
11 decided
661
Total decisions
110 refused in the year to March 2026