Planning application
76 Clandon Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UR
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1. Oak - Remove economic growth on the main stem to 6m. Crown thin by 20%. T2. Oak - Remove 1 x lowest branch causing ongoing issues with hitting the property roof. Crown thin by 20%. any deadwood to be removed
As published by the council, reference TPA/26/1676
Application record
- Reference
- TPA/26/1676
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 2 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- ME5 8UR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Sep 2026
Received by Medway
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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