1 Brook Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 2PP

Registered 26/00232/TPOC
Council
Date received
11 Feb 2026
Date validated
11 Feb 2026
Postcode
TN9 2PP

Description

Oak (applicant ref T1) first Oak in line - tree encroaching on neighbouring building. Prune tree back from the profile of the neighbouring building by up to 2m and the low limbs back by up to 2m to substantial growth. Spread 9m down to 7m. Oak (applicant ref T2) Prune low limb back by 3m and lift up to 4m to reduce weight and risk of windsale/failure. Spread 8m down to 7m. 2x Oaks (Applicant ref G3) with low hanging branches into garden. Lift to 4m above ground level, garden side only by removal of low hanging branches to create space and light underneath the tree. Standing in Group G2 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