Conservation Area North Frith Hadlow

Pending 26/01033/TNCA
Council
Date received
29 May 2026
Date validated
29 May 2026
Postcode
TN11

Description

T97 Mid mature Horse Chestnut - Fell in sections to near ground level T289 Declining leaning sycamore - Fell to near ground level T532 Very large, mature Oak - light reduction of lower/mid laterals all round, by a maximum of 2.5m, to alleviate weight over potential weakness T556 Large fully mature Blue Atlantic Cedar - Reduce end weight by approx 2m on low overextended branches- Remove major deadwood throughout crown - Install dynamic cable brace system to support lower boughs and minimise risk of failure. T559 Large, fully mature Red Oak - Reduce lateral spread by approximately 2-3m all round. T367 Mature Beech - Reduce ascending limb to west by 3m to reduce leverage.

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