Planning application
Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Description: T2, 3 and 4 Ash Tree - To Fell. T1 Mulberry Tree - Crown thinning , will not amount to more than 30% of the overall leaf bearing structure in accordance with BS3998. Thinning has been chosen over reduction as most suitable for species in order to retain as much leaf bearing twig structure and maintain the health of the tree. Density of foliage will be consistent throughout the tree and no Large branches or limbs will be removed
As published by the council, reference 20/00156/TC
Application record
- Reference
- 20/00156/TC
- Type
- Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 22 Jul 2020
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2020
- Ward
- Downs West
- Parish
- Westwell
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN25 4JX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2020
Received by Ashford
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24 Jul 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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.
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