7 Studley Crescent Longfield Kent DA3 7JL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00089/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Application to reduce mature Oak tree (T1) by 3 metres from 15 metres to 12 metres and fell mature Ash tree (T2) to ground, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.2 1962 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jan 2026
Consultation
30 Jan 2026
Approved
20 Mar 2026

Approved on 20 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DA3 7JL
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
29 Jan 2026
Ward
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Parish
Longfield And New Barn
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Mar 2026
Decision
Consent for TPO
Decision date
20 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Elite Tree Care & Gardening Services Ltd/Mr Charlie Ston

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14660699
Neighbours
30 Jan 2026
Consultation
30 Jan 2026
Comments by
20 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 296. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% 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, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #264 of 296
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #92 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #74 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
25 decided
595
Total decisions
126 refused in the year to March 2026