Box Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
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TPO/2026/00416 Tree/group references correspond directly with the submitted tree plan and Appendix 2 Tree Survey Schedule, ref. RTC/RBS/SHPB/BS5837/V1. Consent is sought for: Fell to ground level: T6, T7, T11, T13, T16, G18, T20, G21, T26, G27, T31, T33, T34, T37, T38, T39, T40, T52, T53, G60, G69, T72, T75, T78, T79, G86, G92, T97, T98, T100, G107, T124, T126, T131, T136, G153, G183, T184, T191, T192, T195 and G197. These comprise trees assessed as unsuitable or undesirable for long-term retention due to one or more of: significant structural defects, included unions, basal/stem wounds or cavities, previous limb failure, disease/decline, Ash Dieback, suppression, poor physiological/structural condition, mortality or low arboricultural quality. Examples include T6 (large previous limb failure leaving c.2000 × 500mm wound), T31 (significant 600 × 400mm basal wound), T33/T34/T40/T191 (significant included unions), T78 (chlorosis and basal wound), T79 (significant cavity at c.3m), T98 (advanced ADB), T124 (advanced Pseudomonas syringae) and T131 (significant 1000 × 500mm basal wound). Selective group removals: G120 – fell yew, five hawthorns and ash; retain both silver birches. G121 – fell all hawthorn/yew within group. G128 – fell all identified oak/hawthorn. G138 – fell dead ash only; retain oak and sweet chestnuts. G143 – fell silver birch only; retain two oaks. G161 – fell identified silver birches. G181 – fell southernmost dead sweet chestnut only; retain remaining three. G188 – fell sycamore only; retain three oaks. G211 – fell identified wild cherry/silver birch group. These comprise dead, declining, diseased, suppressed or low-value specimens whose removal will result in minimal arboricultural loss. Pruning: T51, T67, T88 and T133 – crown lift to 5m by removing/reducing lower branches only. T145 – remove the eastern stem only back to its point of origin due to significant basal decay; retain remainder of tree. No consent is sought for ivy severance, routine deadwood removal, monitoring or other exempt maintenance. Where only one tree within a group is specified for removal, all other constituent trees are expressly retained. RTC/RBS/SHPB/BS5837/V1
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2026/00123 to allow changes to the roof material from zinc to slate tile.
Retention of an 18 metre high telescopic guyed amateur radio mast.
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Box Hill, located approximately 31 km (19 mi) south-west of London in Surrey, is a prominent summit of the North Downs, reaching a height of 224 m (735 ft) at Betchworth Clump. Renowned for its ancient box woodland on steep chalk slopes, it offers picturesque views, particularly from the Salomons Memorial overlooking Dorking. The western section is managed by the National Trust, while the village of Box Hill sits on elevated ground to the east, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities amidst its natural beauty. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Box Hill sits at an elevation of 224 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Box Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
There were 17 crimes reported in the Box Hill area during the most recent period (June 2026), a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized others.
The area around Box Hill has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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