1 Ivy Bower Close Greenhithe Kent DA9 9NF Data via plota.co.uk

26/00511/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Application for 1 No. Lime tree - Crown reduction by 20% (approximately 1.5-2m) (estimated finished dimensions 7m height and 5m spread), crown lift to 3m above ground level, and removal of deadwood subject to Tree Preservation Order No.5 1980 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 May 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Approved
5 Jun 2026

Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DA9 9NF
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Ward
Greenhithe & Knockhall
Parish
Swanscombe And Greenhithe
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Consent for TPO
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14911378
Neighbours
7 May 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Comments by
28 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#197 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford ranks #138 out of 292 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #258 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #138 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 292
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