1 Clacketts Farm Ryarsh Road Birling West Malling Kent ME19 5JR
Description
1 x Field maple (T1 applicant reference) Proposal for a Crown reduction by 4.5m in height and prune the sides to balance. Height from 12m-7.5m. Spread from 8m- 5.5m. The trees proximity to the house puts the property at risk of being damaged if the tree topples during high winds. 1 x Crab apple tree (T2 applicant reference - within the garden of 2 Clacketts Farm Cottages) Proposal to reduce by approximately 50% and prune the sides to balance. Height from 12m-6m. Spread from 3.5m- 3m. Tree is standing next to T1 and encroaching through the fence of the neighbouring property.
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%).