Claremont Park, Surrey Planning Applications

Esher Conservation Area - T1 Leyland Cypress (Rear Garden) Fell to ground level. Reason for Works: The tree is situated in very close proximity to the adjacent outbuilding. As the tree has matured, the stem has increased to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of approximately 40 cm and is now in direct contact with the structure, causing abrasion and damage to the building. Due to the ongoing increase in stem diameter, further structural damage is considered likely if the tree is retained. The proposed removal is therefore necessary to prevent additional damage while maintaining the safety and integrity of the adjacent structure. T2 Lawson Cypress (Rear Garden) Remove one large declining lateral limb and carry out a crown clean to remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Reason for Works: A substantial lateral limb is in decline, exhibiting extensive dieback and a significant reduction in live foliage. The removal of this limb is proposed to reduce the risk of branch failure and improve the tree's overall condition. In addition, deadwood will be removed throughout the crown to eliminate potential hazards, improve canopy health, and form part of routine arboricultural management.

Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Application ref: 2023/2958 (Detached two-storey dwelling house with basement and associated landscaping and swimming pool, following demolition of the existing house)

Esher Conservation Area - 1. Group of Conifer trees on right hand side of back garden. Trees have a height of approximately 10 metres and spread of approximately 4.5 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 2.5 - 3 metres to form level hedge and trim one side, leaving the trees with a height of approximately 7 metres and spread of approximately 4 metres. 2. Lawson Cypress tree on rear boundary. Tree has a height of approximately 16 metres and spread of approximately 5.5 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres and trim side growth, leaving the tree with a height of approximately 13.5 metres and spread of approximately 5 metres. 3. Elder tree in back garden. Tree has a height of approximately 9 metres. Proposed works are to reduce height by approximately 4.5 metres. Works are being carried out on these trees to reduce end weight, windsail, particularly on Points 1 & 3, allow light into garden and reduce from neighbouring property.