Sixpence Southfleet Avenue Longfield Kent DA3 7JQ

Awaiting decision 26/00363/TPO
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
DA3 7JQ

Description

Application for T1 Mature Oak - Reduce height and spread of crown by approximately 3-3.5m, from a height of 18m to approximately 15m and a crown spread of 18m to approximately 15m; Reduce lowest northern limb by approximately 4.5m; Remove all epicormic growth up until crown break, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.1 2007

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#176 of 282

Dartford ranks #97 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #250 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 282
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #97 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #135 of 282
58%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
23 decided
592
Total decisions
120 refused in 2025