66 Hare Lane Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0QU

Final Decision 2026/0696 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Decision date
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT10 0QU
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order EL:98/20 - T1-Oak tree- Crown reduce by 3m back to previous pruning areas. Current height 12m, will be left at 9m. Current width 11m, will be left at 8m. This tree is very large for the small back garden. It drops leaves & acorns into the garden, onto the roof & residents below. The tree also has OPM present which is a huge inconvenience to the property owners as they are afraid to venture into the garden. Branches have been breaking out and there is a lot of dead wood present & falling onto the neighbouring road as well as into the garden. The tree has a large cavity 2 meters up the main stem from a branch snapping out in the past. Ideally the home owner would like this tree removed & replaced with a more suitable tree. Removal of all dead wood.

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