Smarden Primary School, Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND

1. 30 Sep 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

• Cedar Cottage, 14 Haslewood Close, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NY

  20/00150/TP Submitted 14 Jul 2020 77m away

  Description: T7 Oak reduce to previous points crown lift smaller diameter growth to 6m T10 Cedar Remove 2 lower limbs over roof and chimney Reduce back by 2-3m lower limbs over property and road to appropriate growth points G1 Oaks Crown lift over garage to give 2m clearance Crown lift outer hanging parts of crown to 6m Superseded spec (T7 - Oak - Pollard to upstairs window height T10 - Cedar - Reduce lateral branching over house and road G1 -Oaks - Reduce lower lateral brances by half)

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Land between Stanley House and Long Meadow, Pluckley Road, Smarden, Kent

  18/01763/CONE/AS Submitted 25 Apr 2022 185m away

  Discharge of condition 19 (landscape and ecological management plan (LEMP))

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Long Meadow, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8NQ

  PA/2026/0604 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 240m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Proposed 2 x two-storey, self-build dwellings with detached garages, including a home office with storage above, and biodiversity mitigation. Following the demolition of an existing dwelling and dilapidated sheds.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 24 docs
  Domestic

• Brenton House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NQ

  NOT/2026/0891 Submitted 15 May 2026 240m away

  5 day notice - T6 Oak - declining tree with dieback and epicormic growth. Reduce by 50% to risk manage for location.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Stanley House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8NQ

  PA/2026/1005 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 240m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single storey lean-to greenhouse to the south elevation; installation of replacement balustrades and remodelling of the existing external staircase including removal of canopy; insertion of a partition wall at first floor level to facilitate separation of home office and occasional guest accommodation; installation of a Juliet balcony to the north elevation; replacement first floor external door and windows including infilling of one window opening; replacement garage doors with traditional barn-style timber doors; internal alterations including installation of a ground floor shower room/WC and insulation throughout in connection with the conversion of the outbuilding to a self-contained home office with occasional guest accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Stanley House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8NQ

  PA/2026/0984 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 240m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Proposed single storey lean-to greenhouse to South elevation. New balustrade to existing external staircase. Proposed timber garage doors and changes to fenestration to allow for conversion of outbuilding to self-contained home office with occasional guest accommodation and external landscaping

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• OTH/2026/1288 Granted

  Memona Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD

  Works to TPO trees - As per Arboricultural Method Statement Report.

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1311 Granted

  Dp Pensions Ltd, Bridewell House, Bridewell Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6FA

  T1 Oak tree - Raise car park side up to a maximum of 5 meters to clear parking bays

  23 Jul 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/1044 Granted

  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 AGREED REVISED SPEC T29 Beech – crown lift to 6m on property aspect T30 Yew - crown lift to 6m on property aspect T31 Sycamore - crown lift to 6m on property aspect T32 Sycamore - crown lift to 8m on property aspect ensuring smaller diameter growth is 2m clear of chimney. (SUPERSEDED SPEC -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

  11 Jun 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1302 Granted

  Box Cottage, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AD

  T1 - Mature plum tree - requires felling due to the tree's heavy lean and evidence of movement causing damage to the adjacent retaining wall and surrounding foundations, removal is recommended before further structural damage or tree failure occurs T2 - Ash - Crown reduction from 18 metres to 9 metres. These works are intended to reduce the risk of limb failure, lessen the likelihood of contact with the adjacent barn roof and create a stronger, safer crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural appearance.

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1251 Granted

  15 Church Street, Wye, TN25 5BN

  T1 - Magnolia - crown reduction of around 2m in height and spread on either side of the crown Reason for works - to reduce the possibility of overburdening the tree and its proximity to the outer walls and adjacent trees

  14 Jul 2026 Trees