Planning application
Newland House, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Description: G1 Row of trees comprising Hawthorn, Ash, Hornbeam & Sycamore . Fell Hawthorn and two small Ash trees. Reduce Hornbeam & Sycamore by a maximum of 5.5 mtrs. Cut back branches overhanging footpath/highway. H1 Beech hedge reduce to approx 3 to 4 mtrs from ground level cut back. G2 Row of Beech trees in between properties reduce by approx 4 mtrs, cut back overhanging branches to boundary. T1 & T2 Apple trees - Fell, grind out stumps. T3 Cherry - Cut back top previous growth points T4 Silver Birch - Cut back to previous growth points. Reason for works excessive shading, poor visibility getting out of driveway.
As published by the council, reference 21/00159/TC
Application record
- Reference
- 21/00159/TC
- Type
- Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 3 Aug 2021
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2021
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN25 4HU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Aug 2021
Received by Ashford
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11 Aug 2021
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
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
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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