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North Lodge, Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN26 1DP

Granted Ashford NOT/2026/1063 Trees subject to a TPO - Dead or Dangerous

Works: Trees Domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

5 day order - The over-mature oak (Quercus robur) lost two large branches on separate occasions at the end of last week, both of which fell on the drive of the gatehouse and damaged property. The oak had a cerioporus squamosus bracket in the autumn and the general condition indicates poor physiological condition. Extension growth is minimal and excessive epicormic growth is present. The leaf colour is noticeably lighter than all neighbouring oaks. On further inspection, there are several large cavities noted within the crown, predominantly at the base of large lateral branches indicating poor structural condition. The proposal is to carry out a heavy crown reduction and remove all major deadwood. The tree is currently subject to a TPO by way of the blanket order covering the north-eastern part of the estate, and consent is requested to carry out the emergency works, with the location and condition of the tree currently hazardous to the occupant of the dwelling and their property.

As published by the council, reference NOT/2026/1063

Application record

Reference
NOT/2026/1063
Type
Trees subject to a TPO - Dead or Dangerous
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
15 Jun 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Decided
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Godinton
Parish
Central Ashford
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN26 1DP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jun 2026

    Received by Ashford

  2. 24 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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What this grant of permission means

Ashford granted permission on 24 June 2026, 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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