Planning application
Finchcocks Cottage South Blue Coats Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HH
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Trees: Oak (T1) - fell to ground level
As published by the council, reference 26/01585/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01585/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Rural Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Goudhurst Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN17 1HH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Tunbridge Wells register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02044/FULL Awaiting decision
Finchcocks Cottage South Blue Coats Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HH
Demolition and replacement of 1.5 and single storey extensions, external alterations
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24/01881/TPO Granted
Finchcocks Cottage South Blue Coats Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HH
Trees: OAK (T1)- Heavy reduction of approximately 50% in height and reduce back any limbs by the same percentage, leaving at a height of approximately 6 to 8 metres. Chip and remove all lop and top; LAUREL - Dismantle fell, flush stump to ground level
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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29 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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10 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
- Description of works incl. replanting
- Tree Location Plan
- ApplicationFormRedacted
- Site Plan - Satellite
- Tree Photo
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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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Awaiting decision Full applications Extension DemolitionSmall domestic -
Finchcocks Cottage South Blue Coats Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HH
Trees: OAK (T1)- Heavy reduction of approximately 50% in height and reduce back any limbs by the same percentage, leaving at a height of approximately 6 to 8 metres. Chip and remove all lop and top; LAUREL - Dismantle fell, flush stump to ground level
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