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T1 ? Thuja ? remove lower branches resting on adjacent garage roof to facilitate repair of garage guttering. T2 ? Hawthorn ? fell ? poor condition, upper branches dead and cavities in lower trunk. Hawthorn and other native hedging species to be planted to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) Portugal Laurel ? whole crown reduction (approximately 1 metre) for general tree maintenance T4 ? Portugal Laurel - whole crown reduction (approximately 2 metres) for general tree maintenance and to enable more light and space for adjacent Yew and Oak trees T5 ? Holly ? fell ? twin stemmed holly growing at an angle and through Oak tree. Not visible from public spaces. To allow more light and air flow into lightly wooded area (which also has Oak, Laurel, Cypress, Spruce, Yew and other trees/shrubs in close proximity) and enable under planting with woodland plants Holly and other native hedging species to be planted to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) T6 ? Laurel ? fell ?poor condition. Not visible from public spaces. Hawthorn and other native hedging species to be planted in its place to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) T7 ? Laurel ? fell ? poor condition, many branches dead. Not visible from public spaces. Photinia 'red robin' to be planted in its place to supplement existing hedge T8 ? Holly ? fell - misshapen poor specimen in overgrown border which is being partially cleared. Not visible from public spaces. Border will be replanted with small trees (type TBC), shrubs and perennials. T9 ? Portugal Laurel ? fell - misshapen poor specimen in overgrown border which is being partially cleared. Not visible from public spaces. Border will be replanted with small trees (type TBC), shrubs and perennials. T10 ? Portugal Laurel ? fell. To enable repair of dry-stone garden wall and facilitate repair of garage guttering and render. Not visible from public spaces. Flowering cherry or similar to be planted in more appropriate location in the garden (Abbotswood Conservation Area))

13 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UX

DecidedReference: 26/T/00012Guildford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Received
15 Jan 2026
Validated
15 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Guildford Borough Council

Application overview

T1 ? Thuja ? remove lower branches resting on adjacent garage roof to facilitate repair of garage guttering. T2 ? Hawthorn ? fell ? poor condition, upper branches dead and cavities in lower trunk. Hawthorn and other native hedging species to be planted to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) Portugal Laurel ? whole crown reduction (approximately 1 metre) for general tree maintenance T4 ? Portugal Laurel - whole crown reduction (approximately 2 metres) for general tree maintenance and to enable more light and space for adjacent Yew and Oak trees T5 ? Holly ? fell ? twin stemmed holly growing at an angle and through Oak tree. Not visible from public spaces. To allow more light and air flow into lightly wooded area (which also has Oak, Laurel, Cypress, Spruce, Yew and other trees/shrubs in close proximity) and enable under planting with woodland plants Holly and other native hedging species to be planted to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) T6 ? Laurel ? fell ?poor condition. Not visible from public spaces. Hawthorn and other native hedging species to be planted in its place to supplement existing boundary hedging (with neighbouring properties) T7 ? Laurel ? fell ? poor condition, many branches dead. Not visible from public spaces. Photinia 'red robin' to be planted in its place to supplement existing hedge T8 ? Holly ? fell - misshapen poor specimen in overgrown border which is being partially cleared. Not visible from public spaces. Border will be replanted with small trees (type TBC), shrubs and perennials. T9 ? Portugal Laurel ? fell - misshapen poor specimen in overgrown border which is being partially cleared. Not visible from public spaces. Border will be replanted with small trees (type TBC), shrubs and perennials. T10 ? Portugal Laurel ? fell. To enable repair of dry-stone garden wall and facilitate repair of garage guttering and render. Not visible from public spaces. Flowering cherry or similar to be planted in more appropriate location in the garden (Abbotswood Conservation Area))

Proposal details

Reference
26/T/00012
Alternative references
PP-14623150
Ward
Burpham
Parish
Burpham

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13 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UX

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Decision noticeDecision · PDF6 Mar 2026View
Delegated officer reportReport · PDF6 Mar 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF15 Jan 2026View
Tree location planDrawing · PDF15 Jan 2026View
Site photograph 1Photo · PDF15 Jan 2026View
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