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Riverhead House Worships Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2AP

Awaiting decision Sevenoaks 25/02323/WTCA Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Multi stemmed Sycamore - Remove South Westerly stem as close to ground level as possible to minimise overhang over parking bays.

As published by the council, reference 25/02323/WTCA

Application record

Reference
25/02323/WTCA
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
14 Aug 2025
Validated
14 Aug 2025
Ward
Dunton Green & Riverhead
Parish
Riverhead
Postcode
TN13 2AP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Sevenoaks register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/01308/WTCA Granted

    Riverhead House Worships Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2AP

    Various works to trees (WTCA)

    Decided 17 May 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2025

    Received by Sevenoaks

  2. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Sevenoaks took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Sevenoaks for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sevenoaks decided tree works applications in a median of 18 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Riverhead House Worships Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2AP

    23/01308/WTCA Submitted 9 May 2023 50 yards away

    Various works to trees (WTCA)

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Public Convenience The Square Riverhead Kent

    23/01937/WTCA Submitted 6 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    T1 Ash tree: Fell to ground level.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 7 The Square Riverhead Kent TN13 2AA

    26/02520/LBCALT Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

    Repair and reinstatement works comprising removal of gypsum plaster and bonding coats, internal cement render, impermeable external paint coatings and the existing concrete ground floor. Installation of a breathable insulated limecrete floor and under floor heating, application of lime render and lime plaster. External redecoration using breathable Keim mineral paint.

    Awaiting decision
  • Miller And Carter Steakhouse Amherst Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2EN

    25/03398/LBCALT Submitted 3 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Repair, redecoration and refurbishment works

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs
  • 2 Chipstead Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2AG

    02/02623/LBCALT Submitted 12 Nov 2002 100 yards away

    Loft conversion, rearrangement of bedrooms 4 & 5, kitchen, playroom & lobby alterations. As amended by plans received with letter dated 03.02.03. Amended application recieved 27.02.2003.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 2 docs
  • 2 Chipstead Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2AG

    02/02632/FUL Submitted 12 Nov 2002 100 yards away

    Loft conversion, playroom and lobby alterations. As amended by plans received with letter dated 03.02.03. Amended application received 27.02.2003.

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 2 docs

In Sevenoaks

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    Highfield The Avenue Westerham Hill Westerham Kent TN16 2EE

    Various works to trees

    1 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Ashprington High Street Eynsford Kent DA4 0AA

    Fell and remove roots of 4No. lime trees.

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/02012/WTCA Granted

    The Village House High Street Brasted Kent TN16 1HU

    T1 Field Maple Crown reduce 2m below previous points and shape accordingly. This would be around 50% of the crown. T2 Sycamore Crown reduce by 4m height and spread. Cut back any overhanging branches to beyond boundary line.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/01993/WTCA Granted

    Rose Cottage Amherst Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2EL

    Reduce crown height of cypress conifer tree by 50%, and thin out branches approximately 33%. Removal of diseased Ash tree.

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/01992/WTCA Granted

    Rose Cottage Amherst Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2EL

    Beech tree - crown reduce the total height be approximately 33%, and thin out the remaining branches by approximately 33% also.

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees