Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/00028/TC Granted

  Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX

  Description: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres

  Submitted 11 Feb 2021 Trees

1. 11 Feb 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 15 Feb 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX

  21/00028/TC Submitted 11 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Description: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 5 Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0LX

  PA/2023/0246 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Conversion of the integral garage into additional internal living space and erect an enclosed porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 265, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QB

  OTH/2025/2320 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 - 5 birch trees require reducing to previous cuts 3 metre height by 2 metre lateral, to keep at a safe maintained size near the road and bus stop.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 276 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QR

  21/01142/AS Submitted 18 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Conversion of detached garage at rear of property into annexe

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 276 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QR

  21/01142/AMND/AS Submitted 13 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 21/01142/AS (Conversion of detached garage at rear of property into annexe) to alter fenestration on southwest elevation

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 16 Earls Avenue, Willesborough, TN24 0AB

  PA/2025/1567 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of a first floor side extension

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• NOT/2026/1508 Granted

  Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

  T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1791 Awaiting decision

  Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  T1 - Holly - to fell.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/0860 Granted

  47, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND

  T1,2 & 4 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 2-3 metres in height and 2 metres around the sides. T3 - Ash - to fell - growing into fence and restricted by other trees.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/1421 Granted

  Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

  T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1454 Granted

  7, Canterbury Road, Ashford, TN24 8LE

  T1 - Portuguese Laurel - To pollard tree from 6 metres to 2.2 metres to allow the tree to regrow so that it is more manageable for the client in the future.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees