Recreation Land At West Wood Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9HL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00960/TPOC - Tree Preservation Order Consent Awaiting decision

Proposal

Coppicing of hazel stools plus sweet chestnut (depending on area), Occasional thinning of ash and other broadleaf trees such as sycamore willow, birch, holly, hawthorn and aspen where appropriate, Cutting of bramble, rose, and other low-level scrub to support regeneration as specified. All Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 11 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
TN11 9HL
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Hildenborough
Parish
Hildenborough
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
18 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#213 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #89 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #233 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
6 decided
891
Total decisions
53 refused in 2025