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
Swale
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
Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#269 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #283 out of 292. 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%).

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, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #283 of 292
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #288 of 292
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