63 Carter Avenue London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6BH

Granted 26/00792/WTPO
Council
Date received
25 Mar 2026
Date validated
25 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN15 6BH

Description

T1 - Oak - reduce lower branches to provide clearance of approximately 8m from ground level. To retain tree while managing its size for future retention of the landscape, work is proposed as proactive management to mitigate encroachment over neighbouring gardens, plus to allow more light into garden and also to stop interference with phone lines and neighbours roof.

5.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#116 of 282

Sevenoaks is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #92 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #92 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #90 of 282
82%
Minor dwellings approved
221 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,193
Total decisions
154 refused in 2025