Planning application
35 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SP
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Trees: Oak (T1) - reduce back North and West canopy to 6m from stem and shaping, reduce height by 4m; Oak (T2) - reduce North limb back to 2m, reduce height by 6m and shape
As published by the council, reference 26/01527/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01527/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 7 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- TN4 9SP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jul 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Tunbridge Wells took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Tunbridge Wells for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tunbridge Wells decided tree works applications in a median of 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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11 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SP
TREES: Sycamore (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous cut points (4-6ft); Oak (T2) - Reduce crown by 4-6ft
Granted Trees 10 docs -
5 Kendal Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SX
Demolition of existing conservatory; new single storey rear extension; changes to fenestration and new rendering
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 12 docsSmall domestic -
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9 Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8XT
Trees; T4 - Ash tree in the front garden - To fell as low as possible to ground level.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
63 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SR
98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug
TREES: Oak (T1) - Overall reduction of the tree by approx 10%; removal of the overhanging branches at the lower half of the tree
Decided Trees -
Grounds Of Warberry Park Gardens Warberry Park Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul
TREES: Alder (T1) - take down to ground level leaving the stump in place; Ash (T2 & T3) - reduce height to approx 30ft (9 metres) leaving monoliths; 4no. Ash (G1) - fell
Decided Trees 12 docs
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26/02043/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/02007/TPO Awaiting decision
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TPO: Sycamore (T1) removal of trunk
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26/02003/TCA Awaiting decision
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CA trees: Cherry Plum (T1) fell