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

Granted Tonbridge and Malling 25/01800/TNCA Tree Notification Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 25/01800/TNCA

Application record

Reference
25/01800/TNCA
Type
Tree Notification Conservation Area
Status
Unknown
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
30 Oct 2025
Validated
30 Oct 2025
Decided
3 Dec 2025
Ward
Bourne
Parish
Shipbourne
Postcode
TN11 9PE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tonbridge and Malling register

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

  • 25/01800/PA 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Oct 2025

    Received by Tonbridge and Malling

  2. 3 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

  • Delegated Report Decision · 03 Dec 2025
  • Decision Notice Decision · 03 Dec 2025
  • Application form redacted Application Form · 30 Oct 2025
  • location plan Drawing · 30 Oct 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Tonbridge and Malling granted permission on 3 December 2025, 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.

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