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Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

Granted Ashford NOT/2024/2381 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

T40 -Common Hawthorn - Fell and grind out stump. T61 - Black Walnut - Crown reduction 3 metres from 20 Metres to 17 Metres to ease loading on its overall structure, T72 - Pedunculate oak - Remove decorative cage. T112 - Crack Willow - Coppice the tree close to ground level removing all arising from the site and allow to regenerate. and T119 - Crack Willow - Coppice the tree close to ground level removing all arising from the site and allow to regenerate.

As published by the council, reference NOT/2024/2381

Application record

Reference
NOT/2024/2381
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection
Received
20 Dec 2024
Validated
30 Dec 2024
Decided
30 Jan 2025
Ward
Wye with Hinxhill
Parish
Wye with Hinxhill
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN25 5DP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Ashford register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA/2024/1827 Granted

    Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

    Changes to fenestration, installation of EV chargers and PV panels to roof.

    Decided 14 Mar 2025 Full applications
  • PA/2024/1843 Granted

    Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

    Listed Building Consent for the removal of modern walls and staircase and re-introduction of new layout. Removal of wall to existing internal window openings, new opening in modern block wall, widening of doorway, removal of raised altar and lectern including decorative surround. Replacement of modern windows, creating of new access and removal of section of wall to form gateway. Re-laying of courtyard surfacing and reconfiguration of car parking including installation of cycle stand. Replacement of modern roof and installation of photovoltaic panels and EV chargers, installation of/addition to lightening conductor system. Removal/replacement of internal decorations and signage.

    Decided 14 Mar 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Dec 2024

    Received by Ashford

  2. 30 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Jan 2025

    Decision issued: No Objection

  4. 15 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Ashford granted permission on 30 January 2025, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

    PA/2024/1827 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Changes to fenestration, installation of EV chargers and PV panels to roof.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 34 docs
  • 139 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5DP

    19/00240/TC Submitted 23 Oct 2019 50 yards away

    Description: T1 Morus Nigra (black mulberry) - to crown reduce back to previous points

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

    PA/2024/1843 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Listed Building Consent for the removal of modern walls and staircase and re-introduction of new layout. Removal of wall to existing internal window openings, new opening in modern block wall, widening of doorway, removal of raised altar and lectern including decorative surround. Replacement of modern windows, creating of new access and removal of section of wall to form gateway. Re-laying of courtyard surfacing and reconfiguration of car parking including installation of cycle stand. Replacement of modern roof and installation of photovoltaic panels and EV chargers, installation of/addition to lightening conductor system. Removal/replacement of internal decorations and signage.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 31 docs
  • 136-138 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5DP

    PA/2025/0126 Submitted 16 Jan 2025 50 yards away

    Listed Building Consent to remove handrails to front step of No.138

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs
  • Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5DP

    OTH/2026/0673 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions: 3 (external materials), 5 (colour & type of paint), 6 (internal decoration and finishes) & 7 (joinery for windows and doors) and partial discharge of condition 8 (ceiling insulation) of listed building consent PA/2024/1843

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • 139 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5DP

    21/00222/TC Submitted 8 Oct 2021 50 yards away

    Description: Morus nigra - black mulberry: Reduce tree back to previous points, removing 2 metres from the branch tips. Height reduce from 8m to 6m and rail spread from 5m to 3.5m

    Granted Trees 5 docs

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