15 Sandy Mount Bearsted Kent ME14 4PJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/502134/TPOA - Tree Preservation Order Application Approved

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order Application: Maple (T1) - Whole crown reduction back to previous pruning points. Before work height 10m to 7m after. Before work width 8m to 7m after. To maintain clearance from properties, designated as T15 of TPO No. 2 of 1973. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Approved
21 Jul 2026

Approved on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Application
Postcode
ME14 4PJ
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Bearsted And Downswood
Parish
Bearsted
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
T4 Tree Surgery Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14984030
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #175 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #34 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #55 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,110
Total decisions
181 refused in the year to March 2026