Shode House Trycewell Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9HN
Unknown
26/00174/TNCA
Description
Removal of Silver Birch leaning over drive and adjoining tree, species unknown, adjacent in hedge covered in Ivy. Stumps to remain (the two trees are in the location of the red X on applicants plan and shown in applicants photo received on the 24th February 2026).
3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#214 of 282
Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 282. 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 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #234 of 282
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #227 of 282
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