19 Bowes Wood New Ash Green Kent DA3 8QJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00029/WTPO - Works to Trees covered by a TPO Approved

Proposal

Reduce Twin stemmed hornbeam tree in rear garden by approximately 3m off the height and lateral growth. From approximately 12m to approximately 9m in height and from approximately 8m to 5m radial spread. Lift remaining canopy to approximately 4m removing only secondary branches including one growing towards neighbours garden. Remove all epicormic growth to main crown break. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
12 Jan 2026
Approved
2 Feb 2026

Approved on 2 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sevenoaks
Application type
Works to Trees covered by a TPO
Postcode
DA3 8QJ
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
12 Jan 2026
Ward
Ash And New Ash Green
Parish
Ash-cum-Ridley
Target decision
9 Mar 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
2 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sharp Treeworks

Consultation & key dates

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 performance
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