Charters Towers, 5 Charters Village Drive, East Grinstead, Surrey, Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/895/TPO
Date received
5 Aug 2026
Date validated
5 Aug 2026
Postcode
RH19 2HQ

Description

Please refer to photos provided: We have a number of trees which are located close to a neighbouring property. Our tree surgeon has suggested that the trees listed below are sufficiently diseased or damaged so as to pose a threat to the safety of the occupants of the next door property. We would like permission to carry out the works. The trees are located in a woodland. They are marked with orange tree paint. 0) Willow - Remove tree which is leaning over dramatically into the neighbouring property. 1) Willow - Remove tree which is leaning over dramatically into the neighbouring property. 2) Ash - Remove of tall, twin stemmed tree which is showing signs of ash die back positioned in-between the 2 leaning willow trees. 3) Silver Birch - Remove tree which is dramatically leaning over into the neighbouring property and also leaning right over one of the willow trees which is also recommended to be removed. 4) Ash - Remove tall, skinny tree leaning over neighbouring property positioned next to the same willow tree. 5) Birch - Remove small ivy coved tree which has the top snapped out on it. 6) Oak - Remove large tree with a split in the main stem. (The oak appears to be in generally good and healthy condition however a split in the main stem is present, while not an immediate priority the defect is likely to worsen over time. Removal is recommended to prevent future risk. Data via plota.co.uk

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Tandridge
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#264 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tandridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Tandridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #228 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #196 of 296
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #234 of 296
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #255 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
47%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
8 decided
701
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026