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T1 - Monkey puzzle - Crown lift to 2 metres from ground level - reason for work: The tree currently has a low crown which extends over and obstructs the adjacent public footpath, creating the potential for conflict with pedestrians and risk of injury. The works will be limited to the minimum pruning necessary to achieve approximately 2 metres clearance while retaining the natural form and character of the tree. All pruning works will be carried out in accordance with the guidance and recommendations of BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work: Recommendations. (Ripley Conservation Area)..

Pootle Cottage, 25 Newark Lane, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6BS

DecidedReference: 26/T/00220Guildford Borough Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 - Monkey puzzle - Crown lift to 2 metres from ground level - reason for work: The tree currently has a low crown which extends over and obstructs the adjacent public footpath, creating the potential for conflict with pedestrians and risk of injury. The works will be limited to the minimum pruning necessary to achieve approximately 2 metres clearance while retaining the natural form and character of the tree. All pruning works will be carried out in accordance with the guidance and recommendations of BS 3998:2010 ? Tree Work: Recommendations. (Ripley Conservation Area)..

Proposal details

Reference
26/T/00220
Alternative references
PP-15173864
Ward
Send & Lovelace
Parish
Ripley

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Application location

Pootle Cottage, 25 Newark Lane, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6BS

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF29 Sept 2026View
Officer reportReport · PDF29 Sept 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF20 Aug 2026View
Tree location planDrawing20 Aug 2026View
Photo of treePhoto20 Aug 2026View

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Tree Application Approved
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