17 Forestdale Road Boxley Kent ME5 9NB Data via plota.co.uk

26/501083/TPOA - Tree Preservation Order Application Approved

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order Application:: T1 Hornbeam -Reduce height by 2m (14m high, after pruning 12m) and reduce spread by 2m (6m spread, after pruning 4m) subject to TPO 1 of 1969. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Mar 2026
Approved
14 May 2026

Approved on 14 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Application
Postcode
ME5 9NB
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Boxley Downs
Parish
Boxley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
14 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14795880
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 70% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #143 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #120 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #275 of 296
70%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #286 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
22 decided
658
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026