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16B Elmwood Road Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8ND

Status unknown Medway TPA/26/1393 TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees

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

  1. 22 Jul 2026

    Received by Medway

  2. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 7 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Registered

  4. 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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Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

  • REDACTED Application Form · 22 Jul 2026
  • PHOTOS AND PLAN Drawings · 22 Jul 2026
  • FAILURE TO DOWNLOAD Superseded · 22 Jul 2026

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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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