Planning application
9 Tristan Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8PD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
TPO: Oak, reduce crown height and West lateral spread by up to 2.5m
As published by the council, reference 26/02004/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02004/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- TN4 8PD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 November 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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15 Tristan Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8PD
98% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug
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Awaiting decision Trees -
15 Tristan Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8PD
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2 Tristan Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8PD
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Samples of materials pursuant to Condition 2 of TW/06/00280
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Flat 3 Malvern Villa 4 Bretland Road Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8PB
94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug
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26/01991/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/01981/TCA Awaiting decision
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Trees CA, Liquidambar (1) reduce height by 1/3, Mountain Ash (1) remove, Various Prunus x4 (2) reshape & reduce height of 2 trees over pavement
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26/01980/TCA Awaiting decision
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