52 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DW

Final Decision 2026/0634 - Tree Conservation Area
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT8 9DW
Type
Tree Conservation Area

Description

East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - 1. Horse chestnut front garden. Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth Details contained in survey 2. Mimosa group rear garden RHS by fence at rear. Reduce height by approximately 50% to5m tall.18m to 9m - to allow light

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
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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