Lancaster Cottage 11A Mill Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00634/TNCA - Tree Notification Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Apr 2026
Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Notification Conservation Area
Postcode
ME19 6DA
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
East Malling West Malling And Offham
Parish
East Malling And Larkfield
Case officer
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Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14831199
Env. assessment
No
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#193 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #244 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #31 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #244 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #246 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
880
Total decisions
47 refused in the year to March 2026