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

1.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#261 of 282

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #274 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 73% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #118 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 282
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #274 of 282
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #278 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
24 decided
678
Total decisions
71 refused in 2025