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The Raphael Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

Granted Tonbridge and Malling 20/01197/TPOC Tree Preservation Order Consent

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

G1 Group of 3 Poplars to rear St Michael's building. Tree to right of group - fell to ground level, tree in middle of group - pollard to a height of 10m for future regeneration, tree to left of group - pollard tree to approx 10m below shear wound

As published by the council, reference 20/01197/TPOC

Application record

Reference
20/01197/TPOC
Type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Status
Approved
Decision
Approved
Received
10 Jun 2020
Validated
10 Jun 2020
Decided
15 Jul 2020
Ward
Hildenborough
Parish
Hildenborough
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN11 9LE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tonbridge and Malling register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 22/01595/TPOC Refused

    The Raphael Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

    T1 Ash tree (Tag ID 240). Tree is overreaching into neighbouring property casting shade on the garden. Due to its proximity to the boundary, it is now causing damage to the fence line. The tree is not very old and any a reduction would not mitigate the issue with the fence line. dismantle and fell to ground level. T2 Lime tree (Tag ID 241). Tree has been pollarded in the past. Repollard tree back to previous pollard points. Trees stand within Area A1 of the Tree Preservation Order

    Decided 10 Oct 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jun 2020

    Received by Tonbridge and Malling

  2. 15 Jul 2020

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Tonbridge and Malling granted permission on 15 July 2020, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • The Raphael Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

    22/01595/TPOC Submitted 19 Jul 2022 0m away

    T1 Ash tree (Tag ID 240). Tree is overreaching into neighbouring property casting shade on the garden. Due to its proximity to the boundary, it is now causing damage to the fence line. The tree is not very old and any a reduction would not mitigate the issue with the fence line. dismantle and fell to ground level. T2 Lime tree (Tag ID 241). Tree has been pollarded in the past. Repollard tree back to previous pollard points. Trees stand within Area A1 of the Tree Preservation Order

    Refused Trees 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • Gatehouse Nursery Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

    26/00755/FL Submitted 23 Apr 2026 88m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

    The erection of 5no. dwellings with garages, and associated private amenity space, landscaping and parking.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 43 docs
    Several homes
  • Raphael Medical Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

    21/00354/TPOC Submitted 10 Feb 2021 102m away

    Various works to trees as stated in the Arboricultural report

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • Gatehouse Nursery Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

    23/00378/OA Submitted 21 Feb 2023 109m away

    Outline Application: Clearance of existing nursery buildings and polytunnels and erection of four detached dwellings (phased for self build delivery)

    Refused Outline New dwelling
  • Land North Of Riding Park Off Riding Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

    22/02603/FL Submitted 28 Nov 2022 136m away

    Demolition and reinstatement of the existing walkway access to the site (gate access) erection of two semi-detached two storey dwellings with driveways, gardens, and other amenities

    Refused Full applications Demolition 38 docs
  • Raphael Medical Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

    22/02709/TPOC Submitted 8 Dec 2022 142m away

    Applicants ref T1 Ash tree (Tag ID 240), overreaching into neighbouring property and is casting shade on the garden. Due to its proximity to the boundary, it is now causing damage to the fence line. Reduce crown by 50% to manage size of the tree and prevent further damage to the fence line. Applicants ref T2 Lime tree (Tag ID 241). Tree has been pollarded in the past. Repollard tree back to previous pollard points to keep tree at a manageable size. Both standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order

    Refused Trees 7 docs
    Small domestic

In Tonbridge and Malling

  • 26/01206/TPOC Granted

    9 Haydens Mews Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PZ

    2 x Beech (applicants ref. T1 and T2) - Reduce by 1-2M as indicated in annotated photos attached to agents email dated 11th August 2026 and thin by 10%. Standing in Group G6 of Tree Preservation Order.

    25 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/00809/TPOC Granted

    1 Blacklands East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DR

    1 x Twin stemmed Sycamore - Reduce by 15% and prune to provide up to 1 metre clearance from the phone wires ensuring no branch of greater than 100mm diameter is removed as part of that treatment. Standing in Group G2 of Tree Preservation Order.

    29 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 25/01178/TPOC Granted

    Pembroke Lodge 162 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9HP

    Tree work (including root pruning) necessary to enable the installation of a concealed area for bins which will be accessible via a path in accordance with the methodology specified in the information received on the 17th July 2025 and 15th August 2025 as amended by the information in the email dated 9th July 2026. T5 of Tree Preservation Order.

    14 Jul 2025 Trees
  • 26/00963/TPOC Granted

    Tonbridge Chambers Pembury Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2HZ

    1 x Horse Chestnut (applicants ref. T1) - Canopy lift to 5 m above the road and lateral reduction on southern side to give building 3 m clearance. T1 of Tree Preservation Order

    19 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/00683/TPOC Granted

    Four Seasons Park Labour In Vain Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7PA

    1 x Cherry (applicants ref. T1) - Fell. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order

    14 Apr 2026 Trees