Meadow House The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BZ

Consent tree works in Conservation Area 20260124
Council
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
2 Feb 2026
Postcode
DA12 3BZ

Description

Works to trees in a Conservation Area; Line of Poplar Trees - reduce in height to no less than 15ft to provide clearance to telephone line.

5/10
Planning Authority Score
#143 of 282

Gravesham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #31 out of 282. Gravesham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

Gravesham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #31 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #113 of 282
54%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
40 decided
627
Total decisions
178 refused in 2025