1 Shields Cottages The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QW

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 4 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: 6 week expired TNCA

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tonbridge and Malling has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

• 1 Clacketts Farm Ryarsh Road Birling West Malling Kent ME19 5JR

  26/00153/TNCA Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  1 x Field maple (T1 applicant reference) Proposal for a Crown reduction by 4.5m in height and prune the sides to balance. Height from 12m-7.5m. Spread from 8m- 5.5m. The trees proximity to the house puts the property at risk of being damaged if the tree topples during high winds. 1 x Crab apple tree (T2 applicant reference - within the garden of 2 Clacketts Farm Cottages) Proposal to reduce by approximately 50% and prune the sides to balance. Height from 12m-6m. Spread from 3.5m- 3m. Tree is standing next to T1 and encroaching through the fence of the neighbouring property.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Shields Cottages And High Hope The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks

  20/02178/FL Submitted 30 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to 3 Shields Cottage and High Hope

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Shields Cottages And High Hope The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks

  20/02179/LB Submitted 30 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Listed Building Application: Single storey rear extension to 3 Shields Cottage and High Hope

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Shields Cottages And High Hope The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QW

  20/01622/FL Submitted 28 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to 3 Shields Cottages and High Hope, and a loft conversion to 3 Shields Cottages

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Shields Cottages And High Hope The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QW

  20/01492/LB Submitted 15 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Listed Building Application: Single storey rear extension to 3 Shields Cottages and High Hope, and a loft conversion to 3 Shields Cottages

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• High Hope The Street Plaxtol Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0QH

  20/01163/TNCA Submitted 5 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Lawson Cypress Tree - section fell to ground level, Purple Leaf Plum Tree - reduce by 1 to 1.5 metres, Maple Tree - reduce by 1 to 1.5 metres and Silver Birch Tree - reduce by 3 to 4 metres. All these trees have grown too large for their surroundings and are being reduced to improve the health and longevity of the trees

  Granted Trees 6 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