1 Salisbury Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7DF

1. 1.The proposed crown reduction of the two Oaks will cause physiological damage to the health of the trees by removing leaf bearing twig growth on already lightly foliated branches. Crown height reduction is therefore likely to induce dysfunction and decay of the woody tissue by creating unnecessary wounding. The reduction pruning will also reduce the trees capacity for growth and repair by depleting their ability to manufacture carbohydrates. The proposal will have an adverse impact on the character and amenities of the local area, and is contrary to Policies CS1 and CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007, Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.
2. 2.No substantive reasons have been given for the proposed crown reduction. This pruning operation is therefore considered to be unjustified in view of the potential harm the work will have on tree health and amenity. The proposal is likely to have an adverse impact on the health of the tree, and is contrary to Development Management Policy DM5, British Standard BS 3998 2010 and guidance to protect and enhance the natural environment contained within Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

KT4 7DF

Date validated

16 December 2025