Planning application
5 Lilac Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Description: Oak -prune branch due to proximity to roof 3m from lowest branch and 2m from one above
As published by the council, reference 19/00272/TP
Application record
- Reference
- 19/00272/TP
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order - works related
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 11 Dec 2019
- Validated
- 11 Dec 2019
- Ward
- Godinton
- Parish
- Central Ashford
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN23 3LZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Dec 2019
Received by Ashford
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Ashford granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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1, Lilac Court, Ashford, TN23 3LZ
T1 & T2 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will improve light levels to the property and help maintain a clear and safe environment along the road. Replacement planting: to be replanted within the garden with low growing lavender shrubs in the next available planting season. This will retain planting and visual amenity without future conflict with the road or neighbouring trees. T3 & T4 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will help reduce competition and support the long-term health and retention of the surrounding protected trees. Replacement planting: the area will be replanted with native wildflower planting to enhance biodiversity and provide pollinator benefits.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
5 Lilac Court, Ashford, TN23 3LZ
· Up to 3m reduction from the height of the Oak ensuring that cuts are made to a side branch of at least one-third diameter of the parent limb · Reduction of the two large, lower laterals by 3m to a suitable growth point. · Reduction of the remainder of the crown by 2-3m to suitable growth points ensuring that a natural-looking crown profile is achieved. · Crown lift to 6m (Superseded spec - T1 - Oak tree - Reduce height by 5m, reduce over extended limb by 4m, target prune remaining crown from between 1-2m to 4m. Remove epicormic growth to 8m from ground level)
Granted Trees 4 docs -
5 Aspen Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QP
Description: T1 Goat Willow. Fell Tree. Tree roots are damaging road outside property and fence ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
Granted Trees 6 docsSmall domestic -
8, Aspen Drive, Ashford, TN23 3QP
T1 Unknown Species - To fell - Reason for works - Overgrown and affecting nearby buildings, no space for replanting to take place.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
6 Aspen Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QP
Description: T1 Oak (T1) - crown reduce to previous growth points, remove epicormic growth from trunk; Oak (T2) - remove epicormic growth from trunk; Oak (T3) - remove epicormic growth from trunk.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
LOUDON WAY, GODINTON PARK, KENT, TN23 3QS
Prior Notification for a proposed 15.0m phase 9 street works monopole, 2no. equipment cabinets with associated meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto.
Withdrawn Telecoms 16 docs
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