Kincraig, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

1. 14 Oct 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 12 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: No Objection

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 12 November 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.

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.

• Beech House, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

  PA/2023/0425 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Single storey extension following removal of conservatory. Existing garage to be re-roofed with plain tile hipped roof. Replacement of existing timber framed sash windows with UPVC fenestration, replacement door and chimney to the right side of the front elevation to be removed.

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

  NOT/2026/0861 Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1 & T2 – Sycamore trees – Fell to ground level using sectional dismantling techniques. Reason for works - The trees are situated in close proximity to a large shed and surrounding structures and causing excessive shading to the garden and property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• The Coach House, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ

  20/00061/TC Submitted 16 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Description: Flowering Cherry Tree (T1) To remove tree completely due to irregular growth and replace with holly trees.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 1 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

  NOT/2026/0893 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1 – Unknown deciduous species Prune to suitable growth points to reduce the overall height to approximately 5 metres and reduce lateral spread to approximately 3 metres, while retaining a natural and balanced crown form. Tree is considered too large for its surrounding area and is situated directly adjacent to the boundary fence line. Works proposed to reduce end weight and maintain the tree at a more suitable size for its location. T2 – Sycamore Fell to ground level. Tree is considered too large for the surrounding area and is contributing to excessive shading and overcrowding. T3 – Sycamore Reduce crown back to suitable growth points, reducing the overall height to approximately 13 metres and reducing lateral branch spread by approximately 1–1.5 metres, bringing the lateral spread to approximately 2.5 - 3 metres where appropriate. Retention of T3 is recommended in preference to T2, as it is considered the better specimen of the two adjoining trees. T4 – Holly Fell to ground level. Small suppressed tree located in close proximity to adjacent trees with limited light and poor form. Removal proposed due to limited amenity value and overcrowding.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• The Wheel Inn, Accommodation, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

  PA/2022/2773 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to provide new kitchen, disabled toilet and improved access to existing toilets

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

  OTH/2024/2100 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  T1 Sycamore tree - Fell - Reason, The tree has codominant leaders at around 3m above ground level with bark inclusion that will eventually end with failure of one of the leaders, tree is situated in a small garden and over an outbuilding and house making it potentially dangerous in the future.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• NOT/2026/1508 Granted

  Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

  T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1791 Awaiting decision

  Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  T1 - Holly - to fell.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/0860 Granted

  47, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND

  T1,2 & 4 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 2-3 metres in height and 2 metres around the sides. T3 - Ash - to fell - growing into fence and restricted by other trees.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/1421 Granted

  Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

  T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1454 Granted

  7, Canterbury Road, Ashford, TN24 8LE

  T1 - Portuguese Laurel - To pollard tree from 6 metres to 2.2 metres to allow the tree to regrow so that it is more manageable for the client in the future.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees