The Manor House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG Data via plota.co.uk

26/01635/WTCA - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Common Horse Chestnut x 2 - reduce height by 5-6 metres, reduce lateral growth by 1-2 metres to shape and balance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jun 2026
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Approved
1 Jul 2026

Approved on 1 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 2

Decision & officer reports 1

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Application forms 1

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Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DA4 0DG
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth
Parish
Farningham
Target decision
5 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objection Lodged
Decision date
1 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Tree Craft Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Various works to trees.
24/00244/WTCA
2024 Approved
Various works to trees.
24/00244/WTCA
2020 Approved
Removal of existing ancillary building. Construction of new ancillary garden building tog…
20/02372/HOUSE
2020 Approved
Various works to trees
20/01232/WTCA
2019 Approved
Upgrading of existing outbuilding to facilitate raising of the roof, alterations to fenes…
19/03400/HOUSE
2019 Approved
Upgrading of existing outbuilding to facilitate raising of the roof, alterations to fenes…
19/03400/HOUSE
2019 Approved
Upgrading of existing outbuilding to facilitate raising of the roof, alterations to fenes…
19/03401/LBCALT
2019 Approved
Upgrading of existing outbuilding to facilitate raising of the roof, alterations to fenes…
19/03401/LBCALT
2018 Approved
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding.
18/00198/HOUSE
2018 Approved
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding.
18/00199/LBCALT
2018 Approved
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding.
18/00198/HOUSE
2018 Approved
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding.
18/00199/LBCALT
2017 Approved
Works to a semi-mature weeping willow.
17/03735/W5DAY
2017 Withdrawn
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding to allow its…
17/01076/FUL
2017 Refused
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ancillary outbuilding to allow its…
17/01077/LBCALT
2017 Approved
Reduce height of the tree by approx 9 metres, to leave it standing at approx 9-10 metres…
17/00817/W5DAY
2017 Approved
Various works to trees CA.
17/00145/WTCA
2020 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 3 (joinery) of 19/03401/LBCALT.
20/01924/DETAIL
2020 Refused
Details pursuant to condition 3 (doors and windows) of 19/03401/LBCALT.
20/01300/DETAIL
2020 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 4 (samples) of 19/03401/LBCALT.
20/00852/DETAIL
2020 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Ecological enhancements) of 19/03400/HOUSE.
20/00902/DETAIL
2020 Refused
Details pursuant to condition 3 (joinery) of 19/03401/LBCALT.
20/00901/DETAIL
2018 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 02 (Photographic Survey) of planning permission: SE/18/0019…
18/01183/DETAIL
2018 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 02 (Photographic Survey) of planning permission: SE/18/0019…
18/01183/DETAIL
2018 Approved
Details pursuant to condition 05 (Insulation Details) of planning permission: SE/18/00199…
18/01226/DETAIL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
The Glass House Farningham Mill High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
3 x Conifer tree topping to reduce height. 3 x Sycamore reducing trees in height and spre…
25/00079/WTCA
2025 Approved
The Glass House Farningham Mill High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
3 x Conifer tree topping to reduce height. 3 x Sycamore reducing trees in height and spre…
25/00079/WTCA
2024
Lion Hotel High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP
Various works to trees.
24/03356/WTCA
2024
Lion Hotel High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP
Various works to trees.
24/03356/WTCA
2024 Refused
Cherry Tree Cottage High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP
Sycamore Tree x2 - Whole crown reduction to 10 metres above floor level, to provide suffi…
24/02313/WTPO
2024 Refused
Cherry Tree Cottage High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP
Sycamore Tree x2 - Whole crown reduction to 10 metres above floor level, to provide suffi…
24/02313/WTPO
2024 Approved
The Counting House Farningham Mill High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Dead Ash tree - remove.
24/01549/W5DAY
2024 Approved
The Counting House Farningham Mill High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Dead Ash tree - remove.
24/01549/W5DAY
2022
Ornamental Screen Across The River Darent East Of The Bridge High Street Farningham Kent
Works to 1 Dawn redwood tree.
22/03479/WTCA
2022
Ornamental Screen Across The River Darent East Of The Bridge High Street Farningham Kent
Works to trees
22/02883/WTCA
2021 Approved
Lion Hotel High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
Crown lift T1 by 4.5m to give clearance from the building and cut back T1 by 3m and remov…
21/03637/WTCA
2020 Approved
3 Tollgate Yard High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
T1- T3 Reduce 3 Sycamore trees back to previous reduction points.
20/03485/WTPO
2020 Approved
Bakewell Cottage High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DG
T1 Yew Tree- crown reduction 40%.
20/03629/WTCA
2020 Approved
Apartment 1 Farningham Mill High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DG
Works to trees (CA).
20/03124/WTCA
2020 Approved
Lion Hotel High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
Multi-stemmed cherry tree 4-5 reduction to prevent damage/ risk of severance of cables.
20/03394/W5DAY
2020 Approved
Ornamental Screen Across The River Darent East Of The Bridge High Street Farningham KENT
Trimming and raise canopy by 2m on metasequia and another tree.
20/02728/W5DAY
2020 Approved
The Glass House Farningham Mill High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DG
Various works to trees (TPO).
20/02049/WTPO
2020 Approved
Lion Hotel High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
Crown reduce the line of Field Maple Trees as identified within site plan enclosed by 4-5…
20/02185/WTCA
2020 Approved
Ornamental Screen Across The River Darent East Of The Bridge High Street Farningham KENT
Various works to the trees.
20/00228/WTCA
2019 Refused
1 Tollgate Yard High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
Scots Pine (T1) - fell
19/02554/WTCA
2016 Refused
Old Parsonage House High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DG
Proposed garage. Existing garage converted into gym/pool.
16/02734/HOUSE
2016 Approved
Glebe House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Reduce height of prominent stem to blend in with the remainder of the crown (TPO).
16/01858/WTPO
2016 Approved
Apartment 1 Farningham Mill High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
The proposed works are to reduce the tree by 1.5m as a result of the crown lift (CA).
16/01645/WTCA
2016 Approved
3 Lion Cottages High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DP
Fell 1 Sycamore Tree (CA).
16/00653/WTCA
2016 Approved
The Stables Farningham Mill High Street Farningham KENT DA4 0DG
Pollard and prune a group of Sycamore trees (CA).
16/00297/WTCA
Sevenoaks
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#118 of 292 councils
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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%).

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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
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