49 Quarry Bank Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QZ

Registered 26/00156/TPOC
Council
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN9 2QZ

Description

1 x Oak (applicants ref. T1 - standing on land to the south of 49 Quarry Bank) - Reduce branch spread to the north-east overhanging the boundary of 49 Quarry Bank back to the property boundary up to a height of 7m above ground level (from 5m spread to 1m spread). Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order. 1 x Ash (applicants ref. T2) - Re-pollard tree by pruning back to vicinity of previous pollard head (knuckles), taking care not to breach occluded areas. Estimated resultant height on completion of works will be 8m above ground level. T6 of Tree Preservation Order.

3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#210 of 277

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 out of 277. 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%).

Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #49 of 277
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 277
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #230 of 277
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #223 of 277
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