42 Wolsey Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EN

Pending 2026/1286 - Tree Conservation Area
Council
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
KT8 9EN
Type
Tree Conservation Area

Description

East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - The tree that needs to be removed is an Ash tree which is causing structural damage to the front left hand side of the property, as shown in the sketch provided the highlighted lines indicate the area that will need to be underpinned due the the roots of the tree causing damage to the foundation. This has also been confirmed by a structural engineer. Also indicted is the location of a crack the runs down the side of the building which has been caused by the front left hand side dropping. We can send photos of the damage if required.

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