Council planning record

Tree Preservation Order EL:89/25 - Mature Oak tree: Further retrenchment works required to mitigate an extensive column of decay that was discovered when Ivy was removed last year when carrying out reduction works. This decay compromises multiple large limbs where they adjoin the main stem. The large column of decay was not visible from the ground and on further inspection it is clear that it compromises most of the large boughs that adjoin the main stem. To prevent large limb failure over the public footpath and bridleway we are seeking to retrench the tree by a further 4 metres taking it down to a final height of approx 12 metres. Current height 16m final height 12m. Lateral reduction works of 3-4m, Current spread 16m final spread 12m approx.

17 Tower Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HB

Final DecisionReference: 2026/0913Elmbridge Borough Council

Last published check: 21 Sept 2026, 12:02. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

17 Tower Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HB

This record has no verified map location.

Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Elmbridge Borough Council

Application overview

Tree Preservation Order EL:89/25 - Mature Oak tree: Further retrenchment works required to mitigate an extensive column of decay that was discovered when Ivy was removed last year when carrying out reduction works. This decay compromises multiple large limbs where they adjoin the main stem. The large column of decay was not visible from the ground and on further inspection it is clear that it compromises most of the large boughs that adjoin the main stem. To prevent large limb failure over the public footpath and bridleway we are seeking to retrench the tree by a further 4 metres taking it down to a final height of approx 12 metres. Current height 16m final height 12m. Lateral reduction works of 3-4m, Current spread 16m final spread 12m approx.

Proposal details

Reference
2026/0913
Ward
Claygate Ward

Sign in to view all collected council fields and recorded changes.

Sign in to view collected details

Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
View or download 'Decision-4862525.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView
View or download 'Officer Report-4862526.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView
View or download 'Application Form-4843572.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView
View or download 'Tree Plan-4843576.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView
View or download 'Oak Decay Photos-4843577.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView
View or download 'Claygate Parish Council-4860805.pdf'Council documentNot publishedView

Documents open on the council website. Browse council documents if a link has changed.

Application timeline

Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.

  1. Received On

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  2. Valid From

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  3. Decision Date

    Published milestoneCouncil source

Decision & conditions

Grant Consent
View or download 'Decision-4862525.pdf'
Planning conditions

Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.

Related records

Related records could not be loaded.

Understand this planning record

All planning guides
  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application statuses explained

    Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.