The Former Rectory The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/00905/LDE Decided

  The Former Rectory The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  Lawful Development Certificate Existing: use of land as domestic garden

  Decided 26 May 2021 Lawful development
• 19/01836/TNCA Granted

  The Former Rectory The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  T1 Yew Tree - reduce height to approx 1 ft below previous, G2 Shrubs and Holly - reduce heights and trim back to allow more light, T3 False Acacia - reduce back by approx 2m and to suitable pruning points the 3 branches, T4 Sorbus - dismantle and fell to ground level, G5 Yew Hedge and Yew Tree - trim hedge back to boundary and keep the line up to the top. Yew Tree gently lift by reducing back to source the first 3 lateral branches to raise canopy to 5.5m. Do the same with the adjacent Maple, T6 Twin Stem Apple Tree - dismantle and fell to ground level and G7 Pleached Pears - carry out annual prune to shape - re-pleach

  Decided 4 Sep 2019 Trees

1. 18 Jun 2020

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 17 Jul 2020

   Decision issued: No Objection

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

This application is at appeal, which passes the decision from Tonbridge and Malling to the planning inspectorate, and the outcome will replace the council's decision. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Former Rectory The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  19/01836/TNCA Submitted 2 Aug 2019 50 yards away

  T1 Yew Tree - reduce height to approx 1 ft below previous, G2 Shrubs and Holly - reduce heights and trim back to allow more light, T3 False Acacia - reduce back by approx 2m and to suitable pruning points the 3 branches, T4 Sorbus - dismantle and fell to ground level, G5 Yew Hedge and Yew Tree - trim hedge back to boundary and keep the line up to the top. Yew Tree gently lift by reducing back to source the first 3 lateral branches to raise canopy to 5.5m. Do the same with the adjacent Maple, T6 Twin Stem Apple Tree - dismantle and fell to ground level and G7 Pleached Pears - carry out annual prune to shape - re-pleach

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• St Michaels Cottage, The Street, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QF

  25/01785/TNCA Submitted 28 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  T 1 (Applicants ref)- Hawthorn- section fell. In decline due to honey fungus

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Plaxtol Vineyard The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  26/01336/LDP Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP)

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs

• Plaxtol Vineyard The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  26/01428/FL Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed installation of 27 ground mounted solar panels connected to equipment installed inside and outside the west elevation of the dwellinghouse

  Granted 14 docs
  Domestic

• St Michaels Cottage The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  21/00350/FL Submitted 10 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Attached double garage to side elevation and associated driveway alterations

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• St Michaels Cottage The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QF

  21/00355/NMA Submitted 10 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/20/02436/FL: Reduction in roof height to converted garage area; revised glazed areas to extension; eaves height to extension & converted garage raised by 225mm; and covered porch area formed to converted garage

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01577/TPOC Awaiting decision

  Land Opposite 12 Leybank Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

  1 x Norway Maple situated on adjoining land - remove low lying branches to a height of 4m. overhanging the property of 22 Leybank. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01585/TPOC Awaiting decision

  28 Hornbeam Close Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6LY

  1 x Beech (T1 applicant reference) Crown lift to 4m over the entire crown, to provide clearance beneath the canopy. Overall crown reduction of approximately 1.5m in all round spread/height (as agreed in principle), with additional reduction of 1.5m specifically on the building-facing side to increase clearance from the property. Tree standing in G1 of TPO

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01570/TPOC Awaiting decision

  111 Deakin Leas Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JT

  T1 - Mature Oak - Crown reduce by 30% (2.5m reduction). Crown clean - remove internal epicormic growth and dead wood. The reason for the works is to retain natural shape, and to minimise the encroachment on neighbouring properties. Tree standing in rear garden. G1 of TPO

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 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.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Trees