Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ

Decided 26/T/00028
Trees & landscaping
Council
Guildford 0.8/10
Date received
3 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
KT24 5LJ

Description

1 Larch and Group of Conifer: reduce to 8 metres to reduce risk of failure due to restricted root...

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Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ

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26/T/00115 - 8 May 2026

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Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1 Yew - reduce from 12m to 10m in height and trim sides by 1m to improve light to corner…
23/T/00134
2023 Approved
T1 Yew - reduce from 12m to 10m in height and trim sides by 1m to improve light to corner…
23/T/00134
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Loft conversions within existing roof structure and the addition of 7 No. heritage roof w…
24/P/01218
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Loft conversions within existing roof structure and the addition of 7 No. heritage roof w…
24/P/01218
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing conservatory
24/P/01248
2024 Approved
2 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single storey rear extension following the removal of existing conservatory
24/P/01248
2021 Approved
The Barn, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Proposed conversion of existing dwelling into three dwellings and erection of 12 new dwel…
21/P/00120
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2024 Approved
1 Crossways, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LW
Eucalyptus(T1) - Fell. Thuja x 2(T2 & 3) - Reduce by 4m to leave at a height of 6m. Yew(T…
24/T/00041
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Single storey side extension and the rebuilding of back of house facilities following fir…
20/P/01207
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Single storey side extension and the rebuilding of back of house facilities following fir…
20/P/01207
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement Consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign
20/P/01208
2020 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement Consent for one non-illuminated fascia sign
20/P/01208
2020 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
T1 - nordman fir - fell(Effingham Conservation Area)
20/T/00191
2020 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
T1 - nordman fir - fell(Effingham Conservation Area)
20/T/00191
2020 Approved
4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Proposed single storey rear extension.
20/P/00316
2020 Approved
4 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Proposed single storey rear extension.
20/P/00316
2020 Approved
The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Acer (T1) - fell and replace with similar due to rot; Acer (T2) - one to two metres crown…
20/T/00008
2020 Approved
The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Acer (T1) - fell and replace with similar due to rot; Acer (T2) - one to two metres crown…
20/T/00008
2019 Approved
4 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
1 Dying Cherry - fell and replace with a 2m Rowan.(Effingham Conservation Area).
19/T/00132
2019 Approved
4 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
1 Dying Cherry - fell and replace with a 2m Rowan.(Effingham Conservation Area).
19/T/00132
2018 Approved
3 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Erection of 1 rear and 1 side conservatory (amended plans received on 28/06/2018 showing…
18/P/00873
2018 Approved
5 Middle Farm Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LB
Single Storey Rear and Side Extension
18/P/00950
2016 Refused
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Advertisement consent for a replacement illuminated fascia sign.
16/P/01399
2016 Approved
5 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LH
Proposed demolition of existing rear outbuildings and erection of insulated panelled free…
16/P/01394
2016 Approved
Farmside, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Single storey rear extension with two velux roof lights, following the demolition of the…
16/P/00779
2016 Approved
Browns Cottage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Single storey rear extension together with the repositioning of door on south elevation f…
16/P/00842
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
0.8/10
Poor
#290 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #284 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #219 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 292
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #284 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #283 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,316
Total decisions
204 refused in 2025
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