Ightham Mote Mote Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NT
Awaiting decision
26/00867/TNCA
Description
T1 large mature Yew in small copse of trees over storage tanks, leaning towards road - prune back overhang over road by approx 2-3m to help alleviate weight bias towards road. T2 additional Yew approx 12m south east of T1 - prune to reduce overhang over road by approx 1-2m to give clearance to road for vehicles.
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#207 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 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%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #226 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