Planning applications in Ashford, March 2021

Park Farmhouse, Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1LE

Replacement of 4 windows like for like.

Agricultural Building, Wanden Farm, Wanden Lane, Egerton, Kent

Proposed 2 Detached Dwellinghouses [Revision of 20/00913/AS].

5 Kennington Place, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HZ

Description: T1 flowering Cherry - crown clean, reduce all around by 1 metre and thin at 20%; T2 Sycamore - crown reduce all round by 2 metres to previous reduction points

Midsummer Barn, Water Fall Road, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1AB

Description: H1 - Conifer hedge row to reduce in height by 4 metres to allow more light into the duck pond. H2 - Conifer hedge row to reduce in height by 4 metres to allow more light into the garden and maintain a uniformed hedge line.

Brimley House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AG

Change of use of land to residential; demolition of existing garage and shed; erection of a new garage and to provide a new driveway.

5 Osier Field, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4PL

Description: T1 - Currently 9 metres high to prune back by 3 metres. T2 - Currently 4 metres to prune back shoots by 1.5metres from the top.

The Bothy, 9 Church Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DA

Demolition of No.9 The Bothy and the erection of a replacement dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping.

147 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6JS

Description: Maple tree - to fell. Reason -located approximately 6ft from the front corner of the house threatening damage to the foundations of a listed building. Replant in the same position with a different variety of Maple.

Sevington Mill, Sevington Lane, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LB

Removal of condition 3 of planning permission 85/00548/AS (Proposed change of use from residence to old persons retirement home) so that the property can be used for other uses within use class C2 of the Use Class Order 1987 (as amended)

Play Area junction of Sir John Killick Road and, Laurens Van Der Post Way, Ashford, Kent

Description: T2024 Ash - Fell due to evident decline to prevent failure onto path or roadway. T2025 Ash - Fell due to evident decline to prevent failure onto path or roadway. T2031 Ash - Fell due to evident decline and proximity to play area. T2032 Ash - Fell due to evident decline and proximity to play area.

The Well House, Frensham Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4NJ

Description: T1- Poplar -To fell to ground level

The Lindens, St Benets Way, Tenterden, Kent

Description: T1 - Copper Beech - To fell, T2 - Oak - Cut back high bough by 4m

21 Maytham Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4NS

Description: T1 Goat willow - to fell. Reason- the tree is in poor condition and 4ft from a property creating a potential risk to the building, whilst giving poor amenity value.

Kemnal Cottage, Soleshill Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8JR

Erection of front porch

Horton Green, Ash Hill, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2PF

Detached Oak Framed Garage

Land between rear of 7 Briar Close and 34 to 44 Larch Walk and, Bockhanger Lane, Kennington, Kent

Description: T1 Pine - Remove dead wood, T2 Pine - Remove dead wood and hanging branches, T3 Pine - Remove dead wood, T4 Pine - Remove dead wood, T5 Pine - Main stem divides at approx. 1m above ground level. Sub-dominant stem on south-western side extends laterally over access road. Our intention is to carry out an end weight reduction on the lateral growth on sub-dominant stem by approx.1.5 to 2m. T6 Pine - Main stem divides at approx. 6m above ground level. Dominant leader of westerly stem has been heavily reduced in the past leaving lateral secondary growth extending over access road. Our intention is to carry out a end weight reduction of the westerly stem by approx. 2 to 2.5m. Also to remove major dead wood over access road. T7 Pine - Main stem leans slightly to the west. Our intention is to carry out an end weight reduction to the lower south-western limb by up to approx. 2 to 2.5m to lessen the effects of torsional stress on the main stem.

4 Northdown, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RB

Proposed two storey side extension and amendment to previously approved front extension (ref 20/000301/AS)

The Nutmeg Cafe, 51 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SG

Replacement of existing late c.C20 plate glass shop front windows with reinstatement of Georgian glazed timber windows.

The Nutmeg Cafe, 51 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SG

Discharge conditions 2 & 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f)

3 West Cross, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6JR

Description: Bay tree - Reduce height from 12m to 9m and reduce width from 8m to 6m.

46 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HD

Description: T1 magnolia. To reduce the height down by 2-2.5m in height back to previous pruning points. The tree has reached up and is within the cables above.

Abbottsfield, Lees Road, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6RN

Description: Beech (T001) - Fell and remove tree as it does not merit retention due to it being in poor structural condition and will be misplaced within a formal redevelopment of the site. Replace with more suitable and aesthetically pleasing specimen tree. Suggested replacement (one of the following) : Field Maple (Acer campestre), Birch (Betula pendula), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Oak (Quercus robur) or varieties of the above.

5 West Cross, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6JR

Description: x2 Scots Pines - to fell.

Mounts Farmhouse, Smarden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HE

Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling incorporating change of use of land to extend residential curtilage with a proposed carport with ancillary accommodation above, proposed external swimming pool and pool room; alterations to access (revision to planning permission 19/01518/AS)

9 Mansion House Close, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DE

Description: Ash tree, with lifting root plate - fell to near ground level. Replace with either Silver Birch or Himalayan Birch, minimum 6-8cm girth

12 Admirals Walk, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7AX

Description: Oak T1 Crown reduction of 3m including dead wooding of overhanging branches of garden at 12 Admirals Walk. Excessive shading and small branch loss. All works carried out in accordance with BS3998.

Cherry Trees, Lilyvale, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6RB

Creation of new access (retrospective)

Fourways, 68 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0NA

Description: Sweet Chestnut (T1) - fell because it is mainly dead and customer wants to plant an evergreen tree afterwards to help screen hospital

Logrunner, Ox Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PE

Description: Revised specification: T1 Oak – End weight reduction of limbs over highway up to 10m height by up to 2m. T2 Hornbeam – Crown lift to 5.5m over the highway. T3 Oak – End weight reduction of limbs over highway up to 10m height by up to 2m and ensure 5.5m clearance over highway. T4 Oak – Reduce crown weight over historic pruning wound on the middle of the crown by reduction of up to 2m and thinning of 20% if required. Shorten low lateral over adjacent neighbours garden by up to 3m. Crown lift smaller diameter limbs (<100mm diameter) up to 5m height. Reduce laterals up to 8m height on house side by up to 2m. T5/6/7/8 Oak – Crown lift to 5m as required. (SUPERSEDED SPEC - Oak. T1 - To Fell , Hornbeam. T2 - To fell, Oak. T3 - To fell, Oak. T4 - Raise canopy to 5m and reduce spread by 3m, also remove crossed branches and limbs. Oak. T5 - Reduuce canopy spread by approx 5m, no reduction of canopy just deadwood. Oak. T6 - Reduce canopy by up to 1m , Oak. T7 - Reduce height by 3-4 metres and prune lateral branches by 1.5metres and Oak. T8 - reduce lateral limbs by up to 3m to balance the crown.)

East Wing, Old Cloth Hall, North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AG

Description: Repollard x3 Poplar trees at back garden boundary, also to repollard Ash tree in front garden , Conifer - To fell

Honeysuckle Cottage, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3PU

Proposed replacement dwelling with detached garage.

30 Larch Walk, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BW

Lawful development certificate- proposed- Vehicle crossover.

Site of Pluckley Brickworks, Station Road, Pluckley, Kent

Discharge condition 4 (materials) & redischarge of condition 14 (earthworks)

158 Manorfield, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5YP

Change of use from amenity land to residential garden

Dalveen, Plain Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6QX

Erection of a car port [Part-Retrospective].

Land north of 14 and 15, Kirkwood Avenue, Woodchurch

Erection of 4 x 2 bedroom and 3 x 3 bedroom bungalows and the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access, parking and landscaping

100 Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LZ

Change of use, and works of conversion, of existing workshop and offices to 4 no. light industrial units (use class E(g))

22 The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7ED

Description: T1 False Acacia of MWA Arb Report - Remove. Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at subject property and neighbouring property 24 The Street, TN30 7ED.

Tenterden Recreation Ground, East Cross, Tenterden, Kent

Description: Horse Chestnut (T1) - remove x2 dead central stems and reduce the remaining crown height by roughly 3 metres and reduce the sides to compliment the new height by roughly 1.5 - 2 metres.

Knightingales, Wittersham Road, Stone, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HA

Shower and Toilet Block (Retrospective) Associated with Existing 5 Caravan Certificate and Angling Enterprises

31 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LP

Description: T1 Crab apple tree in front garden - To fell. T2 Bramley apple tree in rear garden - to cut 3 limbs, reduce by 10feet.

Forehead House, Church Lane, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EH

Proposed stables and change of use of land for the keeping of horses (private use)

Smallhythe House, Tawny Bank, Oakengates, Woodberry and Micken Lodge, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LN

Redevelopment to form 53 No. Apartments for Older People (Sixty Years of Age and/or Partner over Fifty-Five Years of age), Guest Apartment, Communal Facilities, Access, Car Parking and Landscaping - Revised scheme to previous application 19/01669/AS

44 Forest Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4GB

Description: Line of Ligustrum Lucidum in the rear garden that have uprooted - now standing at an angle and are at risk proposal to stake/brace and pull upright. Oak Tree - 1.5-2m crown reduction.

Cackle Hill Lakes, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8JW

Removal of condition 5 (Occupancy Restricted up to 6 weeks) to planning reference number 20/00965/AS [Proposed Use of the land for the Stationing of 5no. Residential Park Mobile Homes]

Unit 3B, Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Appledore Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7DE

Lawful development certificate - proposed - Location of shipping container to be used to serve hot food.

McDonalds Drive Through Restaurant, The Parade, Orbital Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0GA

The installation of 2 no. new Customer Order Displays (COD) retaining the existing overhead Canopies, a new Goal Post height restrictor and digital drive thru signage suite.

McDonalds Drive Through Restaurant, The Parade, Orbital Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0GA

Alterations to the site including changes to the existing side-by-side layout and parking bays, with amended kerb lines and associated works to the site. The removal of the existing remote corral with the construction of a new corral in an alternative location. The installation of 2 no. new Customer Order Displays (COD) retaining the existing overhead Canopies, a new Goal Post height restrictor and digital drive thru signage suite.

Repton Manor Primary School, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX

Proposed renewal of temporary planning permission for an existing 2 classroom (5 bay) modular unit for a further period of 5 years

14 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HB

Description: Whitebeam (T6). Fell because is dead. Reduce Height Holm Oak (T15) by 4m leaving finished height 8m. Excessive shading. Fell Plum (part of G1). nearly dead and no amenity value. Re-Pollard Lime tree (T2). Promote young healthy growth and slow down root growth which is lifting tarmac footway in Tritton Fields