49 Quarry Bank Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00156/TPOC - Tree Preservation Order Consent Approved

Proposal

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 the ground level of the property of 49 Quarry Bank (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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Consultation
3 Mar 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
TN9 2QZ
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Ward
Vauxhall
Parish
Tonbridge
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
27 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Down To Earth Trees Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14662904
Neighbours
3 Mar 2026
Consultation
3 Mar 2026
Comments by
24 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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