43 Palace Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9DN

Pending 2026/1207 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
KT8 9DN
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Tree Preservation Order ESH:76 - T1 Beech - Crown reduce by 1.5m all round reducing height from 14m to 12.5m and spread from 18m to 14m. Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level by removing secondary growth only. To keep the tree at a suitable size within its location and to give clearance to neighbouring properties. We will be using a MEWP to carry out the reduction.

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