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2 Lancaster Court Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 0JP

Awaiting decision Medway TPA/26/1638

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1 - mature Oak tree in the front garden - Remove the deadwood from the canopy and perform an inspection of the cavity at crown break (8 metres from ground level). Lift the lower canopy to give a minimum of 3 metres clearance from the house and surrounding buildings. To limit damage to the roof and allow in more light. T2 - mature Beech tree in the front garden - has several overly extended lateral branches that should be reduced to manage weight distribution. Reduce height from 20 metres to 17.5 metres. Reduce Northern radial spread from 12 metres to 9.5 metres. Reduce Eastern radial spread from 13.5 metres to 11 metres. Reduce Southern radial spread from 7 metres to 6 metres. Reduce Western radial spread from 12 metres to 9.5 metres. Lift from 2.5 metres to 3.5 metres from ground level.

As published by the council, reference TPA/26/1638

Application record

Reference
TPA/26/1638
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
27 Aug 2026
Validated
1 Sep 2026
Ward
Rainham South West
Postcode
ME8 0JP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Aug 2026

    Received by Medway

  2. 1 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Basildon

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