16 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB Data via plota.co.uk

26/02036/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

TPO: Oak (T1) Reduce canopy by 1m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Sept 2026
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Validated
16 Sept 2026
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Consultation
23 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 23 Oct 2026, from Tunbridge Wells's recent tree and landscaping works.

Comments are open until 14 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
National landscape 250 m away: High Weald; Inside the Rusthall and Langton Green built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £583,000 in December 2015. Detached house, freehold.

3 December 2015£583,000
27 June 2011£487,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area146 m² (1,572 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (50 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2010, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Tunbridge Wells
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
TN3 0YB
Received
14 Sept 2026
Validated
16 Sept 2026
Ward
Rusthall And Speldhurst
Parish
Speldhurst Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 23 of the 56-day target. Tunbridge Wells usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 37.

Day 2333 days to the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
352decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Tunbridge Wells in the last twelve months, from validation. Tunbridge Wells decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15223237
Planning Portal ref
PP-15223237
Comments by
14 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
23 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
11 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Trees: OAK - pollard to height of 4-5 metres to balance tree with other stems
23/00835/TPO
2022 Approved
Erection of front canopy; rear extension; side extension; Alterations to fenestration wit…
22/02976/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
20 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
Trees: Oak (T1) - reduce overall canopy by 4-5m.
25/02780/TPO
2025 Approved
20 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
Trees: Oak (T1) - reduce overall canopy by 4-5m.
25/02780/TPO
2024 Approved
6 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
TREES: SILVER BIRCH (T1) - Reduce overhang to boundary line
24/00238/TPO
2024 Approved
6 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
TREES: SILVER BIRCH (T1) - Reduce overhang to boundary line
24/00238/TPO
2024 Approved
2 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
TREES: OAK (O1 & O2) - Removal of epicormic growth from trunk up to crown and deadwood
24/00128/TPO
2024 Approved
2 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
TREES: OAK (O1 & O2) - Removal of epicormic growth from trunk up to crown and deadwood
24/00128/TPO
2023 Approved
1 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YA
Trees: x3 SILVER BIRCH (G6) - Reduce by approx. 20%
23/02930/TPO
2023 Approved
59 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension, infill…
23/02239/FULL
2023 Approved
20 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
TREES: OAK (T1) - Reduce canopy 2m
23/02089/TPO
2022 Approved
47 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Proposed ground floor rear extension, front porch extension and internal alterations, add…
22/01823/FULL
2022 Approved
7 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
Erection of first floor side extension and single storey front extension
22/00517/FULL
2021 Approved
24 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
Trees: CEDAR (T1) - Reduce whole tree by up to 3m, thin remainder by 15% and raise the ca…
21/01564/TPO
2021 Approved
4 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
Trees: T1 (OAK) - Dismantle; T2 (BEECH) - Remove dead wood, excess epicormic growth, ingr…
21/01342/TPO
2021 Approved
6 Ironstones Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
Demolition of the existing rear single storey extension and conservatory; Erection of a s…
21/00514/FULL
2021 Approved
12 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
Conversion of existing one of two garages into habitable accommodation; change existing g…
21/00783/FULL
2020 Approved
51 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension; outbuilding within garden; po…
20/03197/FULL
2020
39 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YA
Trees: LIME (T1) - Reduce height by four metres and side by three metres, crown raise to…
20/01539/TPO
2019 Approved
49 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Loft conversion including front roof extension, rear dormer and rooflights
19/02574/FULL
2019 Approved
49 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Loft conversion including front roof extension, rear dormer and rooflights
19/02574/FULL
2019 Approved
15 The Boundary Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YA
Demolition of existing conservatory and, erection of a single storey side extension.
19/01699/FULL
2017 Approved
6 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YB
Trees: Various native woodland species - Cut back to boundary line at rear
17/01329/TPO
2017 Approved
4 Ironstones Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
Trees: T1 - Beech - Reduce height by 5 metresT2 - Beech - Reduce height by 5 metresT3 - O…
17/00561/TPO
2016 Approved
2 Ironstones Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YD
Trees: Oak - Reduce laterals on the house side by 3 metres and the roadside by 1 metre, r…
16/06473/TPO
2016 Approved
1 The Boundary Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YA
Tree: (G1) 3x Birch - Reduce by 2 metres on the house side only
16/06254/TPO
2016 Approved
49 Longmeads Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AU
Revisions to extant rear extension and infill to cover full width
16/06149/FULL
Tunbridge Wells
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#13 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tunbridge Wells is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 296. Only 25% 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 (96%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Tunbridge Wells decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #63 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #26 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #32 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
150 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
47 decided
1,178
Total decisions
83 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.