Lancaster Cottage 11A Mill Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DA

Awaiting decision 26/00634/TNCA
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME19 6DA

Description

T1 - Multi-stem ornamental broadleaf tree located close to dwelling - in advanced decline - Remove to ground level. T2 - Mature conifer adj. pavement-facing boundary wall - Remove to ground level to mitigate damage to wall. T3 - Ornamental flowering broadleaf species (likely Prunus/Crataegus) located within garden - Remove to ground level. T4 - Maple located adj. two other maples - Reduce crown approx. 20-30% to balance canopy and align height with adjacent trees.

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