17 Spillett Close Faversham Kent ME13 8QP Data via plota.co.uk

26/502423/TPOA - Tree Preservation Order Application Approved

Proposal

Tree Preservation Order application: Lime - Cut back all branches above and over the garden. The current estimated height and spread is 30m tall and 20m spread. We wish to cut the spread back only by 2-3m the side facing our back garden. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Approved
11 Aug 2026

Approved on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Application
Postcode
ME13 8QP
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
St. Ann's
Parish
Faversham Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15030999
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#263 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 70% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #143 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #120 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #275 of 296
70%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #286 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
22 decided
658
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026