259 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Unknown
26/00294/TPOC
Description
2 x dead Sweet Chestnut (marked as T1 and T2 in photos, aerial image and plan attached to applicants email dated 18th February 2026) - Reduce down to 3-4m high habitat poles. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
245, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
Demolition of existing detached bungalow, erection of new detached chalet bungalow and ga…
2025
Approved
245, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
Demolition of existing detached bungalow, erection of new detached chalet bungalow and ga…
2025
Approved
245, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QU
Demolition of existing detached bungalow, erection of new detached chalet bungalow and ga…
2025
Approved
245, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QU
Demolition of existing detached bungalow, erection of new detached chalet bungalow and ga…
2025
Approved
259, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QU
4 x Sweet Chestnut and 1 x Cherry (applicants ref. T1, T2, T3, T5 and T6) - Pollard, redu…
2025
Approved
259, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QU
4 x Sweet Chestnut and 1 x Cherry (applicants ref. T1, T2, T3, T5 and T6) - Pollard, redu…
2025
Approved
259, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
4 x Sweet Chestnut and 1 x Cherry (applicants ref. T1, T2, T3, T5 and T6) - Pollard, redu…
2025
Approved
259, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
4 x Sweet Chestnut and 1 x Cherry (applicants ref. T1, T2, T3, T5 and T6) - Pollard, redu…
2024
Approved
257 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Application to discharge condition 1 (species and siting of replacement tree) and conditi…
2024
Approved
257 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Application to discharge condition 1 (species and siting of replacement tree) and conditi…
2024
Approved
257, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
Application to discharge condition 1 (species and siting of replacement tree) and conditi…
2024
Approved
257, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
Application to discharge condition 1 (species and siting of replacement tree) and conditi…
2024
Approved
257 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
T1 (Applicants ref) Sweet Chestnut. Remove to ground level. The tree has significant root…
2024
Approved
257 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
T1 (Applicants ref) Sweet Chestnut. Remove to ground level. The tree has significant root…
2024
Approved
257, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
T1 (Applicants ref) Sweet Chestnut. Remove to ground level. The tree has significant root…
2024
Approved
257, ROBIN HOOD LANE, BLUE BELL HILL, CHATHAM, ME5 9QU
T1 (Applicants ref) Sweet Chestnut. Remove to ground level. The tree has significant root…
2023
Refused
221 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Two-storey front extension to the front/side of the property alongside part single, part…
2021
Approved
239 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Use of an existing ancillary building as a self-contained annexe.
2021
Approved
239, Robin Hood Lane Chatham ME5 9QU
Use of an existing ancillary building as a self-contained annexe.
2018
Approved
239 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Details of condition 1 (noise insulation) pursuant to planning permission TM/17/02268/FL…
2017
Approved
239 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Creation of rear dormer window and hip to gable…
2017
Withdrawn
239 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Hip to gable side roof extension, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rear single storey…
2017
Approved
257 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
T1 Sweet Chestnut to crown lift up to 15 feet above ground level and reduce crown by one…
2016
Approved
247 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Variation of condition 2 (materials) pursuant to planning permission TM/16/00479/FL (Prop…
2016
Approved
247 Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent ME5 9QU
Proposed demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with one and a half storey/two s…
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#213 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #233 out of 292. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #89 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #233 of 292
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
6 decided
891
Total decisions
53 refused in 2025