Bockingford Steps Bockingford Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 6DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/501011/TCA - Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Conservation area notification to reduce one Cherry Blossom (T1) to a height of 5m and 2m spread and crown lift (to cutline on photo), reduce one Ash (T2) to a height of 11m and 6m spread and reduce one Willow (T3) back to previous pollard points. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Mar 2026
Approved
7 Apr 2026

Approved on 7 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
ME15 6DP
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Tovil
Parish
Tovil
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
4 May 2026
Decision
No Objections
Decision date
7 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14782954
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#66 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Maidstone is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 292. 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #241 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #205 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #26 of 292
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #47 of 292
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