21 Ffinch Close Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6ET Data via plota.co.uk

26/01324/TPOC - Tree Preservation Order Consent Registered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

2 x Chestnut trees - Fell due to close proximity to the house. Also concerns that as the roots are apparently the same size as the height of the tree that they could be causing damage to the foundations of the house. Trees standing in rear garden in W1 of TPO… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
15 Jul 2026
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Validated
20 Jul 2026
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Consultation
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Documents 7

Plans & drawings 1

IMG TREE LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

IMG PHOTOGRAPH Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG PHOTOGRAPH Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG PHOTOGRAPH Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG PHOTOGRAPH Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG AERIAL VIEW Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
ME20 6ET
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Aylesford South And Ditton
Parish
Aylesford
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15074933
Neighbours
21 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
11, FFINCH CLOSE, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6ET
1 x multi-stemmed Ash, 2 x twin-stemmed Ash and 1 x single-stemmed Ash (applicants ref. T…
25/01457/PA
2025 Approved
11, FFINCH CLOSE, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6ET
1 x multi-stemmed Ash, 2 x twin-stemmed Ash and 1 x single-stemmed Ash (applicants ref. T…
25/01457/PA
2025 Approved
11, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x multi-stemmed Ash, 2 x twin-stemmed Ash and 1 x single-stemmed Ash (applicants ref. T…
25/01457/TPOC
2025 Approved
11, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x multi-stemmed Ash, 2 x twin-stemmed Ash and 1 x single-stemmed Ash (applicants ref. T…
25/01457/TPOC
2025
42 Gorse Crescent Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EX
T1 Mountain Ash. Proposed is the complete removal to ground level. T2 Beech. Proposed is…
25/01650/TPOC
2025
42 Gorse Crescent Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EX
T1 Mountain Ash. Proposed is the complete removal to ground level. T2 Beech. Proposed is…
25/01650/TPOC
2025 Refused
13, FFINCH CLOSE, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6ET
1 x Oak (applicants ref. 1) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
25/01311/PA
2025 Refused
13, FFINCH CLOSE, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6ET
1 x Oak (applicants ref. 1) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
25/01311/PA
2025 Refused
13, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x Oak (applicants ref. 1) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
25/01311/TPOC
2025 Refused
13, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x Oak (applicants ref. 1) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
25/01311/TPOC
2024 Approved
11, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x Field Maple (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce overall size by 15%. Standing in Woodland W…
24/00895/PA
2024 Approved
11, Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET
1 x Field Maple (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce overall size by 15%. Standing in Woodland W…
24/00895/PA
2024 Approved
11 Ffinch Close Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6ET
1 x Field Maple (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce overall size by 15%. Standing in Woodland W…
24/00895/TPOC
2024 Approved
11 Ffinch Close Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6ET
1 x Field Maple (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce overall size by 15%. Standing in Woodland W…
24/00895/TPOC
2025 Approved
38, GORSE CRESCENT, Ditton, AYLESFORD, ME20 6EX
Application to discharge condition 1 (species of replacement tree) of TM/25/00269/PA.
25/00938/PA
2025 Approved
38, GORSE CRESCENT, Ditton, AYLESFORD, ME20 6EX
Application to discharge condition 1 (species of replacement tree) of TM/25/00269/PA.
25/00938/PA
2025 Approved
38, Gorse Crescent, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6EX
Application to discharge condition 1 (species of replacement tree) of TM/25/00269/PA.
25/00938/TRD
2025 Approved
38, Gorse Crescent, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6EX
Application to discharge condition 1 (species of replacement tree) of TM/25/00269/PA.
25/00938/TRD
2025 Approved
38, GORSE CRESCENT, Ditton, AYLESFORD, ME20 6EX
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25/00937/PA
2025 Approved
38, GORSE CRESCENT, Ditton, AYLESFORD, ME20 6EX
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25/00937/PA
2017 Approved
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17/00968/TPOC
2017 Withdrawn
54 Holtwood Avenue Aylesford Kent ME20 7QQ
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17/00465/TPOC
2016 Approved
1 Ffinch Close Aylesford Kent ME20 6ET
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2016 Approved
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Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#193 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #244 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #31 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #244 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #246 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
880
Total decisions
47 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings