Planning application
5 Sunnyside Road Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8RB
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
CA Trees: Bird Cherry (T1) Reduce canopy by 10%-15% to suitable strong secondary growth points
As published by the council, reference 26/01970/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01970/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 4 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- TN4 8RB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Sep 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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5 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
After the decision
Tunbridge Wells has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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