52 Joydens Wood Road Bexley Kent DA5 2HT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00064/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Application for T1 Mature Oak Tree - Reduce crown spread by 3m from 15m to 12m and reduce height by 2m from approx. 20m to approx. 18m, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.6 2007 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jan 2026
Consultation
26 Jan 2026
Approved
26 Feb 2026

Approved on 26 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dartford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DA5 2HT
Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
23 Jan 2026
Ward
Joydens Wood
Parish
Wilmington
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
20 Mar 2026
Decision
Consent for TPO
Decision date
26 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
I Am Lumberjack Ltd/Mr Mark Griffiths

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14641646
Neighbours
26 Jan 2026
Consultation
26 Jan 2026
Comments by
16 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dartford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#197 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dartford ranks #138 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% 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, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #258 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #138 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #139 of 292
58%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
23 decided
592
Total decisions
120 refused in 2025