Planning application
20/00176/TP
Sandalwood, 340 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Proposal
Description: Revised spec: T1 -no works, T3 - reduce by 5m T4 - Crown lift to 4m T5/6 - fell T7 - reduce by 2m and crown lift to 3m Superseded spec: (Removal of trees T5 and T6. Reduction and reshape of trees T1, T3, T4 and T7 by 5m)
As published by the council, reference 20/00176/TP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2020
Received by Ashford
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24 Aug 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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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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20/00149/TP Granted
336 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Description: To fell T11 Tulip TreeT11,Tulip Tree - To Fell, Reason for work - Dead or Dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
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20/00233/TP Granted
Stubbs Restaurant and Hotel, 379 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Description: Two large oak trees, prune to remove dead and weak branches along with a general reduction in the size of the crowns is proposed. The pruning will be specified as 30% with reductions in height and branch length. The proposed height after reduction will be 20 metres. The proposed branch length after reduction of the larger forked trees will be NESW 6 metres. The proposed branch length after reduction of the single stemmed tree will be NESW 5 metres. The reasons for the works are twofold: The major development at the adjacent building will lead to a significant increase in the usage of the site & the new patio, particularly under the two oak trees. The fork in the larger of the two trees shows a degree of 'elephant's ears' in that it is putting on wood either side of the fork, suggesting the tree is attempting to strength the join at the fork due to slightly more than normal movement. The proposed pruning is therefore a precautionary measure, bearing in mind that the trees are unlikely to get any further attention for a few more years.
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21/01004/AS Granted
383 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Extension to roof to form two storey dwelling; single storey extension to include garage and associated fenestration
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20/01139/AS Granted
Woodcote, 3A Orchard Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DX
Change of use from agricultural land to residential and proposed erection of ancillary annexe
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OTH/2026/1169 Awaiting decision
Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX
TPO No 3 1990 - Lime T77 on ABC schedule. Fell due to very large cavity approx. 60cm in diameter and 60cm in depth about 1 meter from the ground level. Replant with replacement Lime Tree.
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OTH/2026/1044 Awaiting decision
Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX and 7 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX
Yew tree in the front of No 7 The Street- Reduce the side shoots back to the main trunk from a max of 5 mtrs from ground level. To allow more light and improve security. G1 (No7) Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T29. 30, 31 & 32 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T34,, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 & 43 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging branches
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.