4C Downs Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5HE

Awaiting decision 26/00345/TPO
Date received
20 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT18 5HE

Description

We need to reduce the London Plane tree (15/T23) to control its size and maintain safe clearance from surrounding infrastructure (St Christopher's School grounds). The works will also improve the tree's structural balance and overall health by reducing weight on heavy limbs and allowing better light and air circulation through the canopy. Species - London plane Location - Rear garden Current tree standing - 20m Current crown spread - 24m Reducing 3m on the top and 4m on all sides.

Epsom and Ewell
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#40 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #15 out of 292. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Epsom and Ewell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #206 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #202 of 292
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #15 of 292
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #13 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
10 decided
631
Total decisions
92 refused in 2025