Planning application
20/00135/TC
3 Herons Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DN
Proposal
Description: T1 Copper Beech - crown reduce by approx 3m to previous reduction points; T2 & T3 Small Copper Beech - to fell.
As published by the council, reference 20/00135/TC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jun 2020
Received by Ashford
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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21/01153/AS Refused
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Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with shower and WC
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PA/2026/0971 Awaiting decision
Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham (Submitted as: Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR)
Installation of a Low level LED lighting system to third tennis court
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21/00162/TC Granted
4 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 - Goat Willow - Remove main branch back to stem and cut back overhanging branches. Reason for works: Overhanging adjoining property (No3)
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OTH/2024/1993 Withdrawn
Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4 metres and re-shape keeping the tree symmetrical, plus removal of the lower limbs overhanging the tennis court. Reason for works: to allow the public to walk below the tree with ease, and reduce subsequent leaf drop, which can create a slip hazard.
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20/00268/TC Granted
Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 Magnolia - Crown lift to 4-5 metres and cut back by 1.8 metres south side, growing too close to dwelling so to prevent structural damage. T2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 6-7 metres, two pendular branches south east side to be removed to stem, remove deadwood, to allow more light to neighbouring property.
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21/00022/TC Granted
3 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 and T2 Sorbus - Section fell to the ground and grind out stump to prevent and further re-growth.
Other trees applications
In Ashford
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NOT/2026/1150 Granted
38, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5AN
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height down by 2.5 meters and sides by 2 meters. T2 - Thuja - Reduce down by 3 meters and trim in sides by .5 meter and 1 meter on the north side to remove overhang into neighbours garden. T3 - False Acacia - Reduce down by 4 meters and laterals by 2 meters. Reason for works - All trees are being reduced to keep them managed for the space they occupy and to allow more light into the property and neighbouring property.
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NOT/2026/1136 Granted
116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.
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NOT/2026/0849 Granted
Gate Cottage, Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG
T1 - Ash - Crown reduction of 4 metres Reason for works - to reduce the weight in the crown G1 - 3x Ash & 1x Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason for works - Trees are in decline and for highway safety
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OTH/2026/1051 Granted
21, Kings Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1LU
T1 - Ash - Reduce tree to previous pruning points. Crown reduction by approximately 4m, leaving the tree at a completed height of 13m and spread 4m. Tree is causing over shadowing of multiple properties.