Planning application
13 Kings Acre Downswood Kent ME15 8UP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order Application (29 of 1988): Oak (T1) - Crown lift to roughly 20ft from ground level by removing the epicormic growth from stem. Whole crown reduction back to previous pruning points. To maintain shape and generate more light into garden. Before work height 14m to 12m after. Before work width 10m to 8m after.
As published by the council, reference 26/503292/TPOA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/503292/TPOA
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- ME15 8UP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Maidstone for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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Decision due ~12 Oct
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