The Raphael Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

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

• 20/01197/TPOC Granted

  The Raphael Centre Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LE

  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

  Decided 15 Jul 2020 Trees

1. 19 Jul 2022

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 10 Oct 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tonbridge and Malling refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

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

  20/01197/TPOC Submitted 10 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Gatehouse Nursery Coldharbour Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

  26/00755/FL Submitted 23 Apr 2026 100 yards 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 44 docs
  Several homes

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

  21/00354/TPOC Submitted 10 Feb 2021 100 yards 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 100 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards 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

• 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