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20 - 21 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

Granted Tonbridge and Malling 26/00418/TNCA Tree Notification Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Bay tree 1 - crown reduction of approximately 30% along with lateral trimming to the sides up to approximately 2m. Bay tree 2- modest height reduction approximately 20-30% and side trimming up to 2m. Bay tree 3 - similar maintenance works consisting of a 20% -30% reduction of the crown and side trimming up to 2m

As published by the council, reference 26/00418/TNCA

Application record

Reference
26/00418/TNCA
Type
Tree Notification Conservation Area
Status
Unknown
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
10 Mar 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Decided
21 May 2026
Ward
Cage Green And Angel
Parish
Tonbridge
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
TN10 3DN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tonbridge and Malling register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 22/01133/TNCA Granted

    20 - 21 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

    T.1 Bay tree - Reduce tree in height by approx 50% by the removal of 2.5m of growth. Current height 5m Height after reduction 2.5m. Tree is at 21 Shipbourne Road

    Decided 1 Jul 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Mar 2026

    Received by Tonbridge and Malling

  2. 10 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 May 2026

    Decision issued: No Objection

  4. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION NOTICE Decision · 21 May 2026
  • OFFICER DELEGATED REPORT Decision · 21 May 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 10 Apr 2026
  • LOCATION OF TREES Site Location Plan · 10 Apr 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Tonbridge and Malling granted permission on 21 May 2026, 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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  • 20 - 21 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

    22/01133/TNCA Submitted 23 May 2022 50 yards away

    T.1 Bay tree - Reduce tree in height by approx 50% by the removal of 2.5m of growth. Current height 5m Height after reduction 2.5m. Tree is at 21 Shipbourne Road

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 22 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

    20/00749/LB Submitted 14 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Installation of new boiler with flue through the roof, 4 radiators and associated pipework

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs
  • 24, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3DN

    25/01855/LRD Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Details of condition 3 (External Materials) and 4 (Detailed schedule of works) pursuant to planning permission 25/00037/PA Listed Building Application: Proposed single storey replacement rear extension, internal and external works with associated landscaping

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 11 docs
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  • 24 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

    22/01153/TNCA Submitted 25 May 2022 50 yards away

    T.1 Malus tree (applicants reference) located adjacent to the rear of the house, - Reduce tree overall by approx 1-2m back to the vicinity of the previous reduction points. Current height of tree approx 5.5m Current lateral spread of tree 4m Height after reduction approx 3.5-4m. Lateral spread of tree after reduction 3m Reason for proposed work; - Repeat works to maintain size of tree given its proximity to the house

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 24 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DN

    25/02082/FL Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

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    Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
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    25/01855/PA Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

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    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
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