Lulworth House Queens Avenue Maidstone Kent ME16 0EN Data via plota.co.uk

26/502150/TPOA - Tree Preservation Order Application Refused
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Crown reduction of one Copper Beech (T1) from height of 31m to 24m, and radial spread from 18m to 14m, to be carried out evenly around the entire crown to maintain a natural shape and structural balance. Thin crown by up to 15%, and removal of deadwood and damaged/hazardous branches. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
8 Jun 2026
✗
Refused
21 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Other documents 3

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Photo of Tree Photographs · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Photo of Tree 2 Photographs · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Application
Postcode
ME16 0EN
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Palace Wood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14985523
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
TPO application to reduce the crown of one copper beech tree by reducing the height of th…
25/503157/TPOA
2025 Refused
TPO application to reduce the crown of one copper beech tree by reducing the height of th…
25/503157/TPOA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Northdown Queens Avenue Maidstone Kent ME16 0EN
Erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration. Demolition of exi…
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2025 Approved
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Erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration. Demolition of exi…
25/504720/FULL
2023 Approved
23 Brunell Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0YW
Submission of details to discharge condition 4 - Biodiversity Enhancement, Subject to 23/…
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2023 Approved
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Erection of single storey, detached, one bedroom annexe in rear garden (Resubmission (22/…
23/503621/FULL
2023 Approved
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Erection of a single storey rear extension.
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2022 Withdrawn
23 Brunell Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0YW
Erection of single storey, detached, one bedroom annexe in rear garden.
22/505490/FULL
2020 Approved
6 Bentlif Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0EH
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 7.50…
20/501581/PNEXT
2020 Approved
6 Bentlif Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0EH
Infill of existing front porch, including removal of existing tile cladding to first floo…
20/500650/FULL
2020 Approved
6 Bentlif Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0EH
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 8.00…
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2019 Approved
29 Brunell Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0YW
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
19/501759/LAWPRO
2019 Approved
29 Brunell Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0YW
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
19/501759/LAWPRO
2017 Approved
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2017 Approved
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Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 296. Only 30% 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 (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #175 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #34 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #55 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,110
Total decisions
181 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings