Planning application
2 Spenlow Drive Boxley Kent ME5 9JT
Works: Trees
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Proposal
TPO application to crown reduce one Hornbeam (T1) by approximately 2 meters of the overall crown size to leave final height of 18m and radial spread of 6m. Crown reduce one Chestnut (T2) by approximately 2 meters of the overall crown size to leave final height of 20m, prune back the branches adjacent to the building to suitable growth points at the main stem to provide appropriate clearance from the property (final radial spread of 5m). Crown reduce one Field Maple (T3) by approximately 2 metres of the overall crown size to leave final height of 20m, prune back the branches adjacent to the building to suitable growth points at the main stem to provide appropriate clearance from the property (final radial spread of 5m).
As published by the council, reference 26/503539/TPOA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/503539/TPOA
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Boxley Downs
- Parish
- Boxley
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- ME5 9JT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Maidstone took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Elite Arborists Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Maidstone
Active · incorporated 2015 · Maidstone
14 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 100% granted
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2 documents on file for this application
- ApplicationFormRedacted
- Tree Location Plan
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About this record
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Nearby applications
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11 Micawber Close Boxley Kent ME5 9JZ
Tree Preservation Order application: (1 of 1969) Sweet Chestnut - Remove all trunk / stem suckers to the first main branch (approximately 6m from ground level). Reduce the lower span of the crown from 9.4m branches to 5.8 metres, subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969.
Decided Trees -
11 Micawber Close Boxley Kent ME5 9JZ
Tree Preservation Order application: (1 of 1969) Sweet Chestnut - Remove all trunk / stem suckers to the first main branch (approximately 6m from ground level). Reduce the lower span of the crown from 9.4m branches to 5.8 metres, subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969.
Decided Trees -
Woodland R/O 43 Orbit Close Boxley Kent ME5 9NF
Tree Preservation Order application (TPO 1 of 1969) - 1 x Chestnut - reduce height by approx 3m from 12m and reduce lateral spread from 3m to match top and suitable growth points. It has been cut previously so maybe back to that lop and top point. Lower crown height would be lifted to 2m clearance where suitable growth points exist to presume tree health.
Decided Trees -
Woodland R/O 43 Orbit Close Boxley Kent ME5 9NF
Tree Preservation Order application (TPO 1 of 1969) - 1 x Chestnut - reduce height by approx 3m from 12m and reduce lateral spread from 3m to match top and suitable growth points. It has been cut previously so maybe back to that lop and top point. Lower crown height would be lifted to 2m clearance where suitable growth points exist to presume tree health.
Decided Trees -
2 Celestine Close Walderslade Kent ME5 9NG
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 Hornbeam - Reduced by approximately 3m all round. The current height and spread is approximately 11 metres high and 8 metres spread, subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969.
Decided Trees -
2 Celestine Close Walderslade Kent ME5 9NG
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 Hornbeam - Reduced by approximately 3m all round. The current height and spread is approximately 11 metres high and 8 metres spread, subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969.
Decided Trees