Flint Cottage London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01225/CAN - Conservation Area Notice Registered

Proposal

T1: Oak tree rear garden fell as close to ground level as possible also grind stump 6-9 inches below ground level. Outgrowing surrounding area, causing damage to conservatory. Client will also replant with a suitable tree for its location. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Consultation
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 17 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Postcode
RH1 3AZ
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Aug 2026
Decision level
Head of Places and Planning
Applicant
Show
Agent
Dh Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14997402
Consultation
27 Jul 2026
Comments by
17 Aug 2026
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Reigate decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #70 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #35 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
31 decided
981
Total decisions
116 refused in the year to March 2026