49 Holtwood Avenue Aylesford Kent ME20 7QQ

Pending 26/00653/TPOC
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
12 May 2026
Postcode
ME20 7QQ

Description

1 x Beech tree, standing in small island in centre of driveway in front garden - Remove. Tree has become too large for the area. 1 x Silver birch reduce by 30% mainly lower branches. 4 x Sweet Chestnuts. Remove new trunk growth since last tree works conducted (in 2022) on and along boundary of no.s 49/47 Holtwood Avenue (2 within no.49, 2 within no.47). 1 x Cluster of Field Maples. Removal of new trunk growth since last tree works conducted (in 2022) and 3 low branches standing along boundary of no.s 49/51 Holtwood Avenue (3 lower branches on no.49 side). 4 x Italian Alders. Removal of new trunk growth since last tree works conducted (in 2022) and removal of overhanging tree branches damaging existing boundary fence along neighbouring property) on rear boundary embankment. All trees standing within W1 of TPO

Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#213 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 292. 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
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Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #89 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #233 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 292
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