Conservation Area Tonbridge Land Opposite Portman Park And To The Rear Of 16 And 18 Dry Hill Road

Awaiting decision 26/00613/TNCA
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026

Description

1 x Sorbus (T10) Applicant reference) Fell tree and treat with eco-plugs to help stop regeneration growth. 1 x large lime (T11 applicant reference) Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points. Height 22m down to 17m. Spread 6m down to 3m. 1 x Lime (t12 applicant reference) Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points Height 17m down to 13m. Spread 4m down to 2m 1 x Yew (T13 applicant reference) Carefully dismantle entire tree to near ground level 1 x Lime (T14 applicant reference) Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points Height 17m down to 13m. Height 3m down to 1m 1 x Lime (T15 applicant reference) Reduce by 50% of current height due to the cavity in the stem

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