20 Epsom Lane South Tadworth Surrey KT20 5SX

Pending 26/00554/CAN
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT20 5SX

Description

To reduce in height by approximately two thirds dangerous leylandii trees, with undermined root support along south side of driveway entrance and to remove 1 dead leylandii and reduce 2 leylandii on north side of driveway also dangerous with minimal root support and restrictive driveway sight lines. Trees North side of driveway A: Height c. 10m - (unstable) take down to ground level. B: Height c. 10m - (unstable) take down to ground level. H. Height c. 16m clear lower branches and reduce to 6m to 7m I. Height c. 16m clear lower branches and reduce to 6m to 7m Trees South side of driveway. D: Height c. 14m - (fallen into opposite trees) take down to ground level. E. Height c. 16m - roots exposed take down to approx. 4m to front hedge height F. Height of trees in this line ranging from approx. 14 to 16m reduce to c. 4m to front hedge height G. Height c. 16m (adjoined to tree E) roots exposed take down to approx. 4m to front hedge height. L. Height c. 14m - (Ivy covered/in decline) take down to approx. 4m to front hedge height. K. Height c. 14m - (Ivy covered/in decline) take down to approx. 4m to front hedge height

Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#62 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #72 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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Reigate decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #171 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #152 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #72 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #37 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
30 decided
1,027
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025