1 Woodend Esher Surrey KT10 8DA

Registered 2026/0940 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT10 8DA
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:24/05 - T1- OAK- Reduce crown by 1.5m/ back to previously reduced pruning points to increase light into all surrounding properties and limit the amount of debris dropping onto buildings, parked vehicles & children's play areas/ gardens below. Current height 18m, remove 1.5m, height to be left at 16.5m. Current width 13m, remove 1.5m from both sides, width to be left at 9m. Crown thin the tree by 20%, focusing on the Right side to even out the density & to further assist the increase of light into all surrounding properties. Remove basal growth up to 3m/ lowest limb. Removal all dead & damaged branches.

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Elmbridge ranks #143 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Elmbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #143 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
205 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,327
Total decisions
314 refused in 2025