4 Marlow Copse Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9DP Data via plota.co.uk

Registered 26/00532/TPOC
Trees & landscaping
Council
Tonbridge 3.6/10
Date received
25 Mar 2026
Date validated
25 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME5 9DP

Description

1. Tulip Tree - Crown reduction - reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres 2. Group of Sweet Chestnuts x 3 and 1 Goat Willow - Section fell to ground level 3. Sweet Chestnut - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points Standing in Woodland W7 of Tree Preservation Order Data via plota.co.uk

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2025 Approved
2, Marlow Copse, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9DP
1 x Twin-stemmed Birch tree (with one stem which has live growth arising from it) - Fell…
25/01456/TPOC
2025 Approved
2, Marlow Copse, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9DP
1 x Twin-stemmed Birch tree (with one stem which has live growth arising from it) - Fell…
25/01456/TPOC
2025 Approved
2, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DP
1 x Twin-stemmed Birch tree (with one stem which has live growth arising from it) - Fell…
25/01456/PA
2025 Approved
2, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DP
1 x Twin-stemmed Birch tree (with one stem which has live growth arising from it) - Fell…
25/01456/PA
2025 Approved
21, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DR
1 x Cypress (applicants ref. Cypress Tree A) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W7 of Tree Pres…
25/01394/PA
2025 Approved
21, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DR
1 x Cypress (applicants ref. Cypress Tree A) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W7 of Tree Pres…
25/01394/PA
2025 Approved
STREET RECORD, Frensham Walk, Chatham
3 x dead Cherry (standing adjacent to number 6 Marlow Copse) - Fell as specified. Standin…
25/01531/PA
2025 Approved
STREET RECORD, Frensham Walk, Chatham
3 x dead Cherry (standing adjacent to number 6 Marlow Copse) - Fell as specified. Standin…
25/01531/PA
2025
8, FRENSHAM WALK, CHATHAM, ME5 9DU
1 x Oak (applicants ref. No. 1) - Crown lift to the height of the houses by removing the…
25/01528/PA
2025
8, FRENSHAM WALK, CHATHAM, ME5 9DU
1 x Oak (applicants ref. No. 1) - Crown lift to the height of the houses by removing the…
25/01528/PA
2025
8 Frensham Walk Chatham Kent ME5 9DU
1 x Oak (applicants ref. No. 1) - Crown lift to the height of the houses by removing the…
25/01528/TPOC
2025
8 Frensham Walk Chatham Kent ME5 9DU
1 x Oak (applicants ref. No. 1) - Reduce crown by 15%, (Remove deadwood). Standing in Woo…
25/01528/TPOC
2025 Approved
STREET RECORD, Valley Rise, Chatham
1 x dead Hornbeam (standing opposite number 7 Valley Rise) - Fell as specified. Standing…
25/01503/PA
2025 Approved
STREET RECORD, Valley Rise, Chatham
1 x dead Hornbeam (standing opposite number 7 Valley Rise) - Fell as specified. Standing…
25/01503/PA
2025 Approved
21, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DR
1 x Cypress (Cypress B of annotated images attached to email dated 7th August 2025) - Cut…
25/01101/PA
2025 Approved
21, MARLOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DR
1 x Cypress (Cypress B of annotated images attached to email dated 7th August 2025) - Cut…
25/01101/PA
2024 Approved
8, VALLEY RISE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DT
1 x Cherry (“tree” on applicant’s plan – alongside the rear fence situated in the back ga…
24/01498/PA
2024 Approved
8, VALLEY RISE, CHATHAM, ME5 9DT
1 x Cherry (“tree” on applicant’s plan – alongside the rear fence situated in the back ga…
24/01498/PA
2024 Approved
4, FRENSHAM WALK, CHATHAM, ME5 9DU
1 x Silver birch (in rear garden of 4 Frensham Walk, next to boundary with No. 2) - Crown…
24/01385/PA
2024 Approved
4, FRENSHAM WALK, CHATHAM, ME5 9DU
1 x Silver birch (in rear garden of 4 Frensham Walk, next to boundary with No. 2) - Crown…
24/01385/PA
2016 Approved
8 Frensham Walk Chatham Kent ME5 9DU
Cut back lower branches and trim above whilst removing any deadwood
16/03528/TPOC
2016 Approved
185 Tunbury Avenue Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9HY
To reduce lowest Southern limb of Cedar tree to a length of 6m
16/03520/TPOC
2016 Approved
9 Hawthorns Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9DS
T1 Beech Tree - Prune overhanging section of canopy back towards the boundary line- remov…
16/01906/TPOC
2016 Approved
7 Marlow Copse Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9DP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear extension
16/01554/LDP
2016 Approved
19 Marlow Copse Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9DR
Remove 1 x small (approximately 150mm diameter trunk) Beech tree growing in between 2 Che…
16/00621/TPOC
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#213 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #89 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #233 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
6 decided
891
Total decisions
53 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings