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The Rectory Rectory Drive Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UL

Granted Tunbridge Wells 26/00709/TCA Trees in Conservation Area

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: Beech (T1) - dismantle to near ground level; Beech (T2-4) - dismantle to near ground level; Cherry, Laurel, Hazel (G5) - reduce height to 1.8m & reduce garden side by 1.5-2m; Oak (T6) - dismantle to near ground level; Apple (T7) - dismantle to near ground level; Holly, Beech. Cherry Laurel (G8) - reduce overhanging by 6m & remove dead stems from Holly to near ground level

As published by the council, reference 26/00709/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00709/TCA
Type
Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No Objections
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Decided
6 May 2026
Ward
Southborough And Bidborough
Parish
Bidborough Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN3 0UL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Mar 2026

    Received by Tunbridge Wells

  2. 6 May 2026

    Decision issued: No Objections

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Salix Tree & Garden Services Ltd Applicant, a tree-works contractor registered in Fawkham

Active · incorporated 2016 · Fawkham

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

  • Decision Notice Decision · 06 May 2026
  • Delegated Report Delegated Report · 06 May 2026
  • ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 30 Mar 2026
  • Tree Location Plan Plan / Drawing · 30 Mar 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 6 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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