Planning application
20/00301/TP
30 The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JH
Proposal
Description: T1 - Cedar: Removal of the two large diameter (>50mm) faulted limbs (hazard beams) arising at twelve meters above ground level south eastern side, along with the overall reduction of the tree by four meters in height and by shortening the south and east facing lateral limbs by a maximum of four meters in order to ease loading on the over-extended limbs and to re-balance the overall shape of the tree. Removal of all large diameter (>50mm) deadwood. Following the recommended pruning work the tree will measure thirteen meters in height with a canopy spread of four meters to the north, five meters to the south, four meters to the east and four meters to the west.
As published by the council, reference 20/00301/TP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Dec 2020
Received by Ashford
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14 Dec 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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20/00084/TP Granted
31 The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JH
Description: T13 & T14 - Ash - Both affected by Ash die- back disease. Proposed felling of T14 which is the one severely affected by die-back disease. If required will replace with another tree in a nearby position.
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OTH/2026/0982 Granted
40, The Moat, Charing, TN27 0JH
T8 - Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction - Requested works: Reduce the canopy by approximately 6m as part of a re-pollard, cutting back to the previous pollard knuckles. Works to be carried out as part of a routine pollard cycle. Height: 17m Spread: 15m Trunk diameter at 1m above ground level: 3.4m
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20/00097/TP Granted
Clewards Barn, The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JJ
Description: T10 Yew Tree - To Fell
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NOT/2023/0240 Granted
Clewards Barn, The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JJ
Felling of trees T1, T2 T3; white poplars suffering from a fungus disease and causing subsidence damage to the dwelling 'Cleward's Barn'. Replace with three shrubs/trees of a suitable nature.
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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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NOT/2026/0440 Granted
The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LP
T1) Yew - Height reduction by approx 3m, laterally reduce by approx 2m and aim to reduce the crown to a manageable size while retaining a natural, balanced canopy shape. T2) Holly - Fell to ground level, forwardly leaning over busy footpath area and neighbouring property. Tree has outgrown its surrounding location with signs of peeling bark and cracking. T3) Ash - Remove 1 x over extended limb and crown lift by 5 metres by removing 1 x lower limb. Overhanging public footpath and very close to neighbouring property and Yew Tree.
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.