Elmbridge/2026/0429

Location

Approximate location

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order - WAL:3/71 T41 and EL:00/04 T1 beech, located on a shared rear boundary in a private residential garden. Public amenity; is moderate, both trees provide a significant backdrop offering visual interest and depth, softening the appearance of surrounding buildings. Both trees have been pruned in the past however, in a way beyond that agreed in 1999. Considering this the trees have been pruned twice (in their history), best practice could be observed with continued pruning, this time maintaining a flowing crown with no stubs. Reason for pruning: There are 2 beech trees on site, dominant features of the property. Beech is capable of 20m+ in height and considerable spread, a species known for its tall broad appearance and dense canopy, shading out competing understorey growth. Pruning is requested to maintain both trees at a reasonable size suitable to their location, balancing leisurely use of the private garden with amenity. Both trees would retain a flowing outline at a decreased size, retaining their moderate visibility using smaller pruning cuts with earlier intervention. Proposed work: 1.5m crown reduction observing BS 3998:2010 i.e., Pruning cuts (>30mm diameter) will be up to one third the diameter of the parent branch at suitable growth points, leaving a flowing crown outline with no stubs.

Key dates

1. Received 19 Feb 2026
2. Started 19 Feb 2026
3. Decided 14 Apr 2026

Planning history / related applications

No related planning applications have been identified in the current public OGL dataset.