16 Falkland Place Chatham Kent ME5 9HR Data via plota.co.uk

26/01212/TPOC - Tree Preservation Order Consent Approved

Proposal

1 x Semi mature Silver Birch ( T1 applicant reference) To be reduced in height from 18m to 15m. Northern radial spread from 3.5m to 3m. Eastern radial spread from 4.5m to 3m. Southern radial spread from 4.5m to 3m. Western radial spread from 4.5m to 3m. Lift from 1.8 metres to 2.5 metres from ground level. Reason for works are to increase light to the property. Tree standing to front of property in W6 of TPO… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Approved
4 Aug 2026

Approved on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
ME5 9HR
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Walderslade
Parish
Aylesford
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Broadleaf Tree Surgery Ltd

Public comments

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5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15039309
Neighbours
9 Jul 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