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13 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

Granted Tonbridge and Malling 22/02815/TPOC Tree Preservation Order Consent

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Oak trees T1 and T2 (applicants refs.) - reduce the canopies by approximately 20 percent back to natural target growth points, leaving cuts no greater than 5cm diameter. In addition, to remove epicormic growth from the trunks. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order

As published by the council, reference 22/02815/TPOC

Application record

Reference
22/02815/TPOC
Type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
19 Dec 2022
Validated
3 Jan 2023
Decided
13 Feb 2023
Ward
Judd
Parish
Tonbridge
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN9 2QQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tonbridge and Malling register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01366/TPOC Awaiting decision

    13 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    3 x Oak (1 standing at 11 The Spinney and 2 standing at 13 The Spinney) Root pruning/severance necessary to enable repair of collapsed sewer in residential garden (replacement of approximately 3.5 metres of defective 100mm pipework at an estimated depth of 0.7 metres. The section of pipework runs along the side of the property, with the relay location identified by what3words reference: dusty.bravo.smug) as specified in applicants emails dated 6th July 2026 and 15th July 2026, the 13 The Spinney consent for works request.pdf attached to the email dated 6th July 2026 the CBUL-HS-MS-027 - Working Near Trees - V1.pdf attached to the email dated 15th July 2026. Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026
  • 20/02150/TPOC Granted

    13 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    T1 Oak - Remove lowest limb on west side, remove lowest branch on east side growing towards the house and remove 2 lowest branches on north side

    Decided 17 Nov 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Dec 2022

    Received by Tonbridge and Malling

  2. 3 Jan 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Feb 2023

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 1 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Tonbridge and Malling granted permission on 13 February 2023, 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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  • 11 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    23/00556/TPOC Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    1 x Oak (applicant's ref. T1 on form /G1 on plan) - Reduce to previous reduction points, removing approx 2.5m in height and laterally. Residual height will be approx 11m and residual spread 8m. Works required to manage tree size to location and in line with previous pruning approval. Standing within Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.

    Granted Trees
  • 13 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    20/02150/TPOC Submitted 28 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    T1 Oak - Remove lowest limb on west side, remove lowest branch on east side growing towards the house and remove 2 lowest branches on north side

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 13 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    26/01366/TPOC Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

    3 x Oak (1 standing at 11 The Spinney and 2 standing at 13 The Spinney) Root pruning/severance necessary to enable repair of collapsed sewer in residential garden (replacement of approximately 3.5 metres of defective 100mm pipework at an estimated depth of 0.7 metres. The section of pipework runs along the side of the property, with the relay location identified by what3words reference: dusty.bravo.smug) as specified in applicants emails dated 6th July 2026 and 15th July 2026, the 13 The Spinney consent for works request.pdf attached to the email dated 6th July 2026 the CBUL-HS-MS-027 - Working Near Trees - V1.pdf attached to the email dated 15th July 2026. Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.

    Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  • 17 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    22/01446/FL Submitted 4 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Conversion of integral garage into W/C and storage space

    Granted Full applications 12 docs
  • 3 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    21/00654/FL Submitted 8 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Second storey side extension above existing garage

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  • 12 The Spinney Tonbridge Kent TN9 2QQ

    21/00191/FL Submitted 25 Jan 2021 50 yards away

    Construction of a side extension including 3 double glazed windows and double glazed bi-fold doors

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 28 docs

In Tonbridge and Malling

  • 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