9 Malus Close Boxley Kent ME5 9SU Data via plota.co.uk

26/502193/TPOA - Tree Preservation Order Application Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 and T2 Hornbeam - Reduce crowns by approximately 20-30%. This includes reducing the approximate height from 36.5ft to roughly 26ft-29ft, and proportionally reducing the lateral spread (bringing the sides in by approximately 1.5-2 metres) to maintain a natural, balanced shape. Selectively thin throughout the crowns and raise/lift to approximately 2.4 metres above ground level, subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Jun 2026
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Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Granted TPO Decision · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Report Delegated Report · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Application
Postcode
ME5 9SU
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Boxley Downs
Parish
Boxley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14992936
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #175 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #34 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #55 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,110
Total decisions
181 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings