ST GILES CHURCH, STUMBLE HILL, SHIPBOURNE, , TN11 9PE

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/01800/TNCA Granted

  St Giles Church, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, , TN11 9PE

  1 x Large mature Yew (T1 applicant reference) - Remove split branches back to source, thin large scaffold by approx 40% to alleviate weight on potential weak point. Tree standing on East boundary of churchyard, overhanging Farmers market sheds and neighbouring properties. 2 x large mature Yew ( T2 T3 applicant reference) Remove major dead branches throughout crown (5cm or larger) Inspect remaining crown for defects Trees standing adjacent to T1

  Decided 3 Dec 2025 Trees

1. 30 Oct 2025

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 3 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: No Objection

3. 8 Aug 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.

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 Chaser Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PE

  23/00735/TNCA Submitted 3 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  T1/T2 Large weeping Willow and Apple at either end of outdoor seating area of The Chaser Pub. Prune back overhanging branches by approx 2M to allow space for 21m Marquee to be erected below. Lift remaining crown up to 3M to balance shape where required

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Chaser Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PE

  21/01933/FL Submitted 9 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey aluminium framed marquee with paved surround and external light fittings adjacent to listed building

  Refused Full applications 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Butchers Cottage Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PE

  19/02905/LB Submitted 10 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Listed Building Application: Replacement timber windows and areas of re-pointing to a listed building

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Butchers Cottage Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PE

  19/02904/FL Submitted 10 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Replacement timber windows and areas of re-pointing to a listed building

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• BUTCHERS COTTAGE, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9PE

  20/02371/TNCA Submitted 23 Oct 2020 100 yards away

  4 no Prunus trees G1 to crown reduce to reduce height and width whilst still maintaining shape, T2 Acer to crown reduce to sympathetically reduce size and to shape, T3 Smoke Bush to crown reduce to sympathetically reduce size and to shape

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Shipbourne House Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PE

  21/01770/TNCA Submitted 23 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Works to dismantle and fell a Hawthorn and Rowan tree

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 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