63 Carter Avenue London Road West Kingsdown Kent TN15 6BH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00792/WTPO - Works to Trees covered by a TPO Approved

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Mar 2026
Approved
1 Apr 2026

Approved on 1 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Works to Trees covered by a TPO
Postcode
TN15 6BH
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Fawkham & West Kingsdown
Parish
West Kingsdown
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
1 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Down To Earth Trees Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #108 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sevenoaks decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #173 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #108 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #91 of 292
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