Planning application
16B Elmwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8ND
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1 Oak - Historically pruned (previously consented pollard tree), with approx. 3-4m of regrowth. Proposed works Overall crown reduction of 2m leaving the tree standing at approx. 14m with a lateral spread approx. 4m. Removal of dead wood(exempt works) sever ivy (exempt works)
As published by the council, reference TPA/26/1393
Application record
- Reference
- TPA/26/1393
- Type
- TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Parish
- Hoo St. Werburgh
- Postcode
- ME3 8ND
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Medway
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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7 Aug 2026
Status changed to Registered
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Medway took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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J R Wilson Tree Specialist Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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TPA/26/1690 Status unknown
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