Fairlawns Maidstone Road Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 0DJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01437/TPOC - Tree Preservation Order Consent Registered

Proposal

2 x Sycamores. (Dead) Dismantle down to 8 feet, leaving the ivy on the lower stems to become part of the hedge. Remove the laurel and shrubs on the lawn side and clear the saplings from the under storey all of which have a stem diameter less than 7.5cm measured at 1.5 metres above natural ground level. Chip and remove all arising's, leaving a clean and tidy site. Grind the laurel and shrub stumps, on the lawn side, to approximately 6 inches below ground level and heap all arising's to allow for settlement. Works for clearance and management of front garden. Trees standing in A1 of TPO… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Consultation
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
TN11 0DJ
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Bourne
Parish
Hadlow (Hadlow)
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
The Living Forest Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15123068
Neighbours
18 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#193 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #244 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #31 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #244 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #246 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
880
Total decisions
47 refused in the year to March 2026