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Newland House, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HU

Granted Ashford 21/00159/TC Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

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
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
3 Aug 2021
Validated
11 Aug 2021
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN25 4HU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Aug 2021

    Received by Ashford

  2. 11 Aug 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What 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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