Claremont Road in previous years

2021

№ 15

• 15 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2021/0113 — PROPOSAL: Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1 x Eucalyptus by 2m (T1). — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No Comment (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 28-JAN-21)

№ 23

• 23 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2020/2708 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL:11/37 and EL:20/12 - Various works to various trees. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: EBC granted permission for lesser works

CPC objected to work on trees T1, T4 & T5-7 on the grounds that the proposed height reduction would spoil the appearance.

EBC granted permission for lesser works stating:

• T1: A 1.5m reduction would be considered unacceptable, encouraging profuse re-growth. 1m reduction would be acceptable.
• T4: There already appears to be sufficient clearance between the Oak and property
• T5-7: A 2.5m reduction of the Birch will significantly reduce the leaf area by using pruning cuts up to 50mm diameter. Unacceptable on Birch trees due to lack of dormant buds (re-establishing leaf area) and poor timber qualities, readily degrading when large areas are exposed. Recommend 1m reduction by thinning.
• T8: Clearance from the property can be gained by reducing branches allowing 2m clearance (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 5-JAN-21)

• 23 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2020/2708 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL:11/37 and EL:20/12 - Various works to various trees.
  T1 Purple plum – Object. The proposed height reduction would detriment the appearance of the tree.
  T4 Oak – Object. The proposed reduction would spoil the appearance of the tree.
  T5,T6, T7 group of 3 birches – Object. The proposed reduction would spoil the appearance of the tree.
  T8 Birch – No objection. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 3-DEC-20)
• 23 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2020/2893 — PROPOSAL: Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Confier (T2) and crown reduce 1 x Fig (T3) by 1m and reduce one limb towards road by 2m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No objection (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 3-DEC-20)
• 23 Claremont Road KT10 0PL — 2020/1365 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL: 11/37 and EL: 20/02 - Crown reduce 1 x Purple Leaf Plum by 2.5m and spread by 1.3m, crown reduce 1 x Birch by 4.5m and spread by 0.5m and crown reduce 1 x Oak by 3m and side by 1-2m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: EBC refused permission on the grounds that:
  • The combination of both reductions and a 15% thin of the Purple Plump …… will cause unnecessary stress to a protected tree and other tree works can be implemented which will be less damaging.
  • The proposed height reductions of the Oak and Birch will disfigure the appearance of the trees which will detract from their amenity value. Reduction work is not recommended on these trees as further pressure may be applied to prune trees more heavily if trees do not recover from this pruning. Other tree works should be considered such as thinning to maintain trees in a healthy condition or applicant to provide suitable justification for these reductions. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 13-AUG-20)

2020

№ 11

• 11 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2020/2654 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL:05/07 - Crown reduce 1 x Birch (T1) height by 4.5m and spread by 1m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: Object. This is a very attractive tree with plenty of space around it. The proposed works would be detrimental to its appearance. (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 3-DEC-20)
• 11 Claremont Road, KT10 0PL — 2020/2654 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL:05/07 - Crown reduce 1 x Birch (T1) height by 4.5m and spread by 1m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: Refused by EBC.

CPC objected on the grounds that the proposed works would be detrimental to its appearance. EBC stated:

“The proposed work will bestow on the Birch the appearance of a readily decaying hat stand. The tree's useful lifespan will be seriously immediately. Submitted reasons are also insufficient. Aerial maps show no significant shading. If there are fears of windthrow the tree should be surveyed by a suitably qualified/insured person” (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 5-JAN-21)

№ 23

• 23 Claremont Road — 2020/1366 — PROPOSAL: Claygate Foley Estate Conservation Area - Fell 1 x Conifer and 1 x Birch. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: No Comment (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 16-JUL-20)
• 23 Claremont Road — 2020/1365 — PROPOSAL: Tree Preservation Order EL: 11/37 and EL: 20/02 - Crown reduce 1 x Purple Leaf Plum by 2.5m and spread by 1.3m, crown reduce 1 x Birch by 4.5m and spread by 0.5m and crown reduce 1 x Oak by 3m and side by 1-2m. — COUNCIL RESPONSE: Application being amended. No Comment (PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING 16-JUL-20)