Squerryes Lodge Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01016/W5DAY - Tree 5 day notification emergency works Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Sweet Chestnut tree - dismantle a large dead stem which is leaning and hung up in a neighbouring Beech on the left hand side of the driveway. We would retain the stem at 2m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Apr 2026
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Approved
24 Apr 2026

Approved on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 1

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF NO OBJECTION - TREE 5 DAY EMERGENCY WORK Decision · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Tree 5 day notification emergency works
Postcode
TN16 1RJ
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Westerham & Crockham Hill
Parish
Westerham
Target decision
27 Apr 2026
Decision
No Objection Lodged
Decision date
24 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Two declining Ash trees - fell.
24/01785/WTCA
2024 Approved
Two declining Ash trees - fell.
24/01785/WTCA
2024 Approved
Ash, fell close to ground level.
24/01092/WTCA
2024 Approved
Ash, fell close to ground level.
24/01092/WTCA
2021 Approved
T1: Redwood overhanging Leylandii hedge crown lifted 7m from ground level.
21/02750/WTCA
2020 Approved
Various works to the tree.
20/01841/WTCA
2020 Approved
Various works to trees (CA).
20/00294/WTCA
2019 Approved
Restoration of existing barn within the domestic curtilage and associated works.
19/02559/LBCALT
2019 Approved
Restoration of existing barn within the domestic curtilage and associated works.
19/02558/HOUSE
2019 Approved
Restoration of existing barn within the domestic curtilage and associated works.
19/02559/LBCALT
2019 Approved
Restoration of existing barn within the domestic curtilage and associated works.
19/02558/HOUSE
2018 Approved
Various works to trees (CA).
18/03557/WTCA
2018 Approved
Various works to trees (CA).
18/03557/WTCA
2017 Approved
Erection of boundary fences.
17/02450/HOUSE
2017 Approved
Demolition of existing greenhouse and the erection of a semi-underground double garage an…
17/02088/LBCALT
2017 Approved
Demolition of existing greenhouse and the erection of a semi-underground double garage an…
17/02087/HOUSE
2017 Approved
T1 - Horse Chestnut heavily reduced by approximately 6m.
17/00809/WTCA
2016 Approved
Fence and gate along southern boundary of site.
16/03063/HOUSE
2016 Withdrawn
Fence and gate along southern boundary of site.
16/03064/LBCALT
2016 Approved
Sycamores (T1 + T2) - fell due to potential damage to listed wall. Replace with suitable…
16/03656/WTCA
2016 Approved
T1 - Horse Chestnut - remove low decayed limb. T2 - Fell Declining Cherry Tree.
16/01800/WTCA
2021 Approved
Minor material amendment to 19/02559/LBCALT.
21/00892/MMA
2021 Approved
Variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 6 of 19/02558/HOUSE for restoration of…
21/00797/CONVAR
2020 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 5 (archaeology) of 19/02558/HOUSE.
20/01334/DETAIL
2020 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 3 (joinery) subject to 19/02559/LBCALT.
20/01345/DETAIL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Old Tiles Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
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25/03219/WTCA
2025 Approved
Old Tiles Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Beech tree - prune by a maximum of 15-20%, bringing tree away from neighbouring boundary…
25/03219/WTCA
2025
8 Wells Place Westerham Kent TN16 1PZ
Part single-storey, part two-storey side extension with a roof lantern. Addition of an op…
25/01552/HOUSE
2025
8 Wells Place Westerham Kent TN16 1PZ
Part single-storey, part two-storey side extension with a roof lantern. Addition of an op…
25/01552/HOUSE
2025 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
T1: Sycamore on rear boundary reduced heavily to previous points removing up to 5m re-gro…
25/00008/WTCA
2025 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
T1: Sycamore on rear boundary reduced heavily to previous points removing up to 5m re-gro…
25/00008/WTCA
2024 Refused
Winterton Surgery Russell House Barleys Meadow Market Square Westerham Kent TN16 1RB
Sycamore tree -fell
24/03222/W5DAY
2024 Refused
Winterton Surgery Russell House Barleys Meadow Market Square Westerham Kent TN16 1RB
Sycamore tree -fell
24/03222/W5DAY
2024 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Demolish existing single storey extension to be replaced by single storey extension with…
24/02581/HOUSE
2024 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Demolish existing single storey extension to be replaced by single storey extension with…
24/02581/HOUSE
2023 Approved
Lodge Lane Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RH
Single storey front and rear extensions.
23/01859/HOUSE
2023 Approved
Lodge Lane Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RH
Single storey side extension with rooflight.
23/01008/HOUSE
2023 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Various works to trees. (WTCA)
23/01311/WTCA
2023 Approved
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Creation of additional first floor window.
23/00593/HOUSE
2022
Garden Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Installation of Solar PV panels and Air Source Heat Pump.
22/03548/LDCPR
2022
Garden Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
Demolition of existing shed and construction of a new smaller garden room and bin store.
22/03547/HOUSE
2022
Carters Cross Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
T1 2 x Sycamore stems - Pollard by approx 4-5m. T2 Sycamore - Reduce small tree by 2-3m
22/02827/WTCA
2022 Approved
Bank Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
The creation of a garden room.
22/00120/LBCALT
2022 Approved
Bank Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham Kent TN16 1RJ
The creation of a garden room.
22/00119/HOUSE
2021 Refused
Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham KENT TN16 1RJ
Cut back overhanging branches (TPO)
21/03713/WTPO
2016 Approved
Winterton Lodge High Street Westerham Kent TN16 1AJ
Various works to trees.
16/03291/WTCA
2016 Approved
Co-Op 6 - 7 The Grange High Street Westerham KENT TN16 1RF
Erection of 1 x Internally illuminated fascia - only logo illuminates . Erection of 1 x I…
16/02002/ADV
2016 Approved
Co-Op 6 - 7 The Grange High Street Westerham KENT TN16 1RF
Installation of new air-conditioning condensers and external cold-rooms. Erection of new…
16/01458/FUL
2016 Approved
Land South West Of Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham KENT TN16 1RJ
Removal of 1 Sycamore tree (TPO).
16/00609/WTPO
2016 Refused
Land South West Of Rose Cottage Lodge Lane Westerham KENT TN16 1RJ
Fell tree 1 and 2. Lop 40% from the top of tree 3 (TPO).
16/00185/WTPO
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #108 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #108 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #91 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
221 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,193
Total decisions
154 refused in 2025
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