Oak tree crown reduction at Walton Bowls Club Elm Grove 1 Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames

“Red Oak – Crown reduce back to previous points removing up to 4m of extension growth.”

“Reasons: Cyclical management – The tree has been reduced in the past and good arboricultural management is to provide return reductions to increase safety.”

“Tree Preservation Order - EL:25/04 - Large red oak tree to the north west of the pavilion.”

“The tree has been previously reduced by the bowls clubs and the extension growth has now reached up to 4m in length in some areas. As stated in the reasons the proposed works to re-reduce the tree back to the original pruning points is considered cyclical pruning. This will help retain the tree at close to its current size and reduce the risk of limb failures from the original pruning points.”

“The application needed to come to the planning sub-committee because the tree is still in the ownership of Elmbridge Borough Council.”

“2025/1574 - Walton Bowls Club, Elm Grove, 1 Hersham Rd, Walton on Thames - Tree Preservation Order EL: 25/04”

“Consent be granted for the tree works, with the conditions and informatives as outlined in the agenda.”

“British Standard 3998:2010 All tree surgery work shall be in accordance with British Standard 3998:2010 "Tree work - Recommendations".”

“Reason: The amenity value of the tree or trees has been considered with reference to the character of the area. Permission has been given subject to this condition to preserve and enhance the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with industry recognised good arboricultural practice and government guidance.”