29 Clive Road Esher Surrey KT10 8PS Data via plota.co.uk

Registered 2026/1422 - Tree Conservation Area
Council
Date received
12 Jun 2026
Date validated
12 Jun 2026
Postcode
KT10 8PS
Type
Tree Conservation Area

Description

Esher Conservation Area - TG1 Oak and beech - trees have low crowns over the footpath and are growing close to the building, We would like to raise the crown 3m over footpath and prune 2m clear of the building. T1 - sweet Chestnut- 14m high and 6m wide, we would like to remove 2 branches growing into the adjacent yew tree. T2 - Yew - 9m high and 8m wide, tree is becoming to large for the area we would like an holistic reduction of 2m leaving 7m high and 6m wide. T3 - Sycamore- 16m high and 9m wide - tree splits into 2 stems at 2m high, the southern stem has a large cavity, we would like to remove this stem as a matter of safety. TG2 - row of lime and sycamore- 16m high, 8m wide, trees have low crowns over the garden we would like to prune them back in line with the conifer hedge below. Leaving the trees 6m wide. Data via plota.co.uk

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