1 Clacketts Farm Ryarsh Road Birling West Malling Kent ME19 5JR

Awaiting decision 26/00153/TNCA
Council
Date received
28 Jan 2026
Date validated
4 Feb 2026
Postcode
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.

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