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26/01835/WTPO - Works to Trees covered by a TPO Decided

Proposal

Indian Bean tree - Trimming/cutting back overhanging branches 2-4 on lower branches, 5m to higher. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
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Validated
17 Aug 2026
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Split Decision
5 Oct 2026

Split Decision on 5 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Swanley 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, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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 1

Last sold for £285,000 in October 2018. Terraced house, freehold.

5 October 2018£285,000

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

Building

Floor area49 m² (527 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (67 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 3 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsTimber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2015, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Works to Trees covered by a TPO
Postcode
BR8 7XT
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Ward
Swanley White Oak
Parish
Swanley
Target decision
12 Oct 2026
Decision
Split Decision
Decision date
5 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Planning Portal ref
29561166
Statutory expiry
12 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#115 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sevenoaks ranks #109 out of 296 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #177 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #194 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #109 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #93 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
213 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
14 decided
1,130
Total decisions
143 refused in the year to March 2026

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

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.