Planning application
51 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LE
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Rhododendron & Laurel (T1) - Cut up & chip; Unknown (T2) - Cut back branches; Unknown (T3) - Cut back branches; Unknown (T4) - Trim back/sides & reduce overhang; Holly & Oak (T5) - Trim back holly by 1m & remove oaks lower limb; Conifer (T6) - Remove deadwood & remove 4m in height; Hazel (T7) - Remove 3m of growth; Mixed shrub (T8/T9/T10) - Reduce and shape; Sycamore (T11) - Remove ivy; Birch (T12) - Remove ivy
As published by the council, reference 26/00478/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00478/TCA
- Type
- Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objections
- Received
- 3 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 9 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Pantiles
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN2 5LE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Mar 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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4 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Apr 2026
Decision issued: No Objections
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29 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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The Living Forest Ltd Agent, registered in Cranbrook
Active · incorporated 1998 · Cranbrook
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Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 9 April 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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