Rowanmore 27A Northdown Close Maidstone Kent ME14 2ER

Awaiting decision 26/501105/TPOA
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME14 2ER

Description

TPO application to reduce two Sweet Chestnut (T1 and T5) to previous pruning points, one Ash (T4) cut over hanging limbs back to boundary line, reduce one Holm Oak (T6) to previous pruning points and crown raise by 3m. Removal of deadwood to all trees listed above (TPO 35 of 1973)

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