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31 Squerryes Mede Westerham Kent TN16 1SW

Granted Sevenoaks 23/01313/WTPO Works to Trees covered by a TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1: Sycamore on the left-hand side of front garden crown reduced back to previous points, retaining growth where possible. Removing up to 2.5m growth. Repeat works. Maintain suitable size for location. T2: Cherry within neighbouring property overhanging the rear boundary of rear garden, crown reduced by up to 4m. Maintain suitable size for location. Reduce encroachment.

As published by the council, reference 23/01313/WTPO

Application record

Reference
23/01313/WTPO
Type
Works to Trees covered by a TPO
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted
Received
9 May 2023
Validated
9 May 2023
Decided
17 May 2023
Ward
Westerham & Crockham Hill
Parish
Westerham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN16 1SW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 May 2023

    Received by Sevenoaks

  2. 17 May 2023

    Decision issued: Granted

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Sevenoaks granted permission on 17 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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