1 Jester Way Maidstone Kent ME15 9TF

Awaiting decision 26/501104/TPOA
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME15 9TF

Description

Tree Preservation Order application: Oak (T9) - Reduce Oak tree by 1m on west side of canopy, to suitable growth points. To balance canopy and alleviate the weight on the limbs, The tree has an estimated current height of 14m and spread of 9m Oak (T10) - Remove large sections of dead wood, situated in the ends of the canopy. To then reduce and balance the remaining canopy by approximately 3m in height and 1m on all sides, to limit end loading. The tree has an estimated current height of 16m and spread of 8m

6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#62 of 282

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 282. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #233 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #198 of 282
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #34 of 282
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #45 of 282
70%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,125
Total decisions
203 refused in 2025