Planning application
8 Mayfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ES
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
CA Trees: Bay (T1) & Yew (T2) crown lift to 2.5m and crown reduction by 1m
As published by the council, reference 26/02365/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02365/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 23 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 23 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- TN4 8ES
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Oct 2026
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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27 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 December 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 55 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 39 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 0.3 miles
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Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs -
7 Mayfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ES
94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug
Single-storey rear extension; replacement of window
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docsSmall domestic -
3 Mayfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ES
Trees in Conservation Area Notification: HAZEL (T1) - Reduce by 25% and reshape; SILVER BIRCH (T2) - Reduce by 25% and reshape; WILLOW (T3) - Re-pollard; SILVER BIRCH (T4) - Reduce by 25%; HOLLY (T5) - Reduce to old levels and hedge trim.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Wells House Mayfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ES
Tree in Conservation Area: LAWSON CYPRESS (T1 & T2) - Dismantle both trees to flat stumps at near ground level
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Flat 4 8 Mayfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ES
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: 5No. CONIFER - Cut back overhanging branches to car park, reduce size up to one third
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Molyneux Lee 12A Molyneux Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8DN
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: TULIP (T1) - Carry out an approximate 30 percent reduction with a proportional width reduction removing approximately 2-3 metres cutting to appropriate branch axils to previous points; SYCAMORES x3 (T2) - Dismantle fell; SYCAMORE (T3) - Reduce back garden side over the decking by 1-2 metres cutting back to appropriate branch axils
Granted Trees 4 docs
Other tree works applications
In Tunbridge Wells
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26/02399/TCA Awaiting decision
11 Lansdowne Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NG
CA Trees: Sycamore (T1) dismantle to 2m from ground level. Lime (T2) reduce height to 8m above ground level. Chestnut (T3) crown reduction by 3m height and 2m radial spread to growth points
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26/02387/TPO Awaiting decision
6 Beech Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5GB
TPO: Oak, reduce laterally from 12m to 8-9m, reduce crown height by 3m and crown lift to 4-5m
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26/02357/TCA Awaiting decision
18 Blatchington Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5EG
CA Tree: London Plane (T1) reduced by 6m to previous points. Liquid Amber (T2) reduce height by 0.5m to previous points. Prunus (T3) reduce by 2m to previous points
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26/02350/TPO Awaiting decision
West House 6 Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TW
TPO: Yew (T1) reduce height and spread by 1-1.5m, Cedar (T3) prune lateral branches 2-3m above rooflines, crown lift and reduce lateral limbs 3m to boundary line
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26/02353/TPO Awaiting decision
Carnanton Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AE
TPO: Hornbeam & Oak (G1) reduce Western lateral branches by 3m to fence line, Spruce (T2) fell