The Lyons East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1DQ

Unknown 26/00254/TNCA
Council
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026
Postcode
TN9 1DQ

Description

Row of sycamore trees (applicant ref G1) - reduce height by 3m - 4m to the previous reduction points, trim ivy and other foliage on all sides to keep them controlled and maintained

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