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Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

Granted Tonbridge and Malling 20/01706/TNCA Tree Notification Conservation Area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

T7 Cherry - decay at base, fell 1 stem to 2m height; G2 Cherries x7 - Crown reduce overhang along side of court by approximately 3-4m . Chip stacked debris from earlier fallen tree. T1 Leaning Goat Willow - Crown reduce whole crown by approximately 2-3m and crown lift to 1m above fence

As published by the council, reference 20/01706/TNCA

Application record

Reference
20/01706/TNCA
Type
Tree Notification Conservation Area
Status
4-Appeal decided
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
6 Aug 2020
Validated
6 Aug 2020
Decided
21 Aug 2020
Ward
Wrotham, Ightham And Stansted
Parish
Ightham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN15 9DD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tonbridge and Malling register

This site has had 4 applications since 2019: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00798/TNCA Granted

    Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    G24 - Various trees, various saplings hitting fence and low branches over playground - clear fenceline and crown lift to give 2m above fence. T25 - Robinia, by school building, major root visibly damaging building wall - dismantle to near ground level

    Decided 4 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 22/01099/TNCA Granted

    Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    The playing field is gradually shrinking on this side of the woods due to the overshadowing by the trees. Work is to let more light in for the grass so it can be reseeded. T1 Cherry - Crown lift to approximately 25 feet to allow light under trees and improve grass growth T2 Birch - Remove lowest 2 branches over field. T3 Oak - Remove lowest 2 branches over field. T4 Oak, by table - Remove lowest 4 branches over field. T5 Oak, by outdoor classroom - Remove lowest 2 branches over field

    Decided 24 Jun 2022 Trees
  • 19/02707/TNCA Granted

    Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    T28 (Tag 56) Cherry twin stem to fell the canker infected stem

    Decided 19 Dec 2019 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Aug 2020

    Received by Tonbridge and Malling

  2. 21 Aug 2020

    Decision issued: No Objection

  3. 4 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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8 documents on file for this application

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  • Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    22/01099/TNCA Submitted 19 May 2022 50 yards away

    The playing field is gradually shrinking on this side of the woods due to the overshadowing by the trees. Work is to let more light in for the grass so it can be reseeded. T1 Cherry - Crown lift to approximately 25 feet to allow light under trees and improve grass growth T2 Birch - Remove lowest 2 branches over field. T3 Oak - Remove lowest 2 branches over field. T4 Oak, by table - Remove lowest 4 branches over field. T5 Oak, by outdoor classroom - Remove lowest 2 branches over field

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    26/00798/TNCA Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    G24 - Various trees, various saplings hitting fence and low branches over playground - clear fenceline and crown lift to give 2m above fence. T25 - Robinia, by school building, major root visibly damaging building wall - dismantle to near ground level

    Granted Trees 4 docs
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    23/00371/TNCA Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • Arboret, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9DD

    25/01667/FL Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (plans list) of planning permission TM/23/03379 (Erection of new detached dwellinghouse with associated access and vehicle parking facilities) to replace the open-air car port with an enclosed, secure double garage.

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  • ARBORET, OLDBURY LANE, Ightham, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9DD1667

    25/01667/PA Submitted 8 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (plans list) of planning permission TM/23/03379 (Erection of new detached dwellinghouse with associated access and vehicle parking facilities) to replace the open-air car port with an enclosed, secure double garage.

    Granted Conditions 20 docs
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  • Arboret Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD

    26/01645/RD Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

    Details of condition 5 (slab levels) pursuant to planning permission TM/25/01667/FL (Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (plans list) of planning permission TM/23/03379 (Erection of new detached dwellinghouse with associated access and vehicle parking facilities) to replace the open-air car port with an enclosed, secure double garage.)

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