Planning application
NOT/2026/1209
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Proposal
5 day notice - Oak Tree - To Fell - Tree has been assessed after a branch fell, arborist observed canker and stated the tree is in decline, advising its immediate removal for safety due to possible danger to life.
As published by the council, reference NOT/2026/1209
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jul 2026
Received by Ashford
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13 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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Within 500 metres
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PA/2026/0361 Granted
Ye Ancient House, 5 High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Construction of new single storey rear extension and extended rear patio area, following the demolition of the existing extension.
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PA/2026/0400 Granted
Ye Ancient House, 5 High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Listed Building Consent for the construction of new single storey rear extension and extended rear patio area, following the demolition of existing rear extension. Renovation works to interior including installation of secondary glazing, installation of wood burning stove, new floor finishes and removal of existing bedroom cupboard.
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OTH/2023/0647 Granted
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Notice under Article 15 of Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Kent County Council Property & Infrastructure are applying for planning permission for the Demolition of an existing dangerously dilapidated 2no classroom modular canopy and replace with new 2no classroom modular and smaller canopy. Ref: KCC/AS/0028/2023
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OTH/2026/0903 Granted
5, Ye Ancient House, High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AL
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Joinery/Fine details) of Listed Building consent PA/2026/0400
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PA/2024/2063 Decided
Ye Ancient House, 5 High Street TN27 8AL
Replacement of existing roof light window with a conservation roof light window. Replacement of existing tiles surrounding said window with Kent peg tiles (Retrospective)
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OTH/2026/0212 Granted
John Mayne Church Of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AL
Non-Material amendment to Planning Permission PA/2023/1275 for Single storey front extension; to allow for a reduction in glazing to the windows and doors.
Other trees applications
In Ashford
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NOT/2026/1150 Granted
38, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5AN
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height down by 2.5 meters and sides by 2 meters. T2 - Thuja - Reduce down by 3 meters and trim in sides by .5 meter and 1 meter on the north side to remove overhang into neighbours garden. T3 - False Acacia - Reduce down by 4 meters and laterals by 2 meters. Reason for works - All trees are being reduced to keep them managed for the space they occupy and to allow more light into the property and neighbouring property.
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NOT/2026/1136 Granted
116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.
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NOT/2026/0849 Granted
Gate Cottage, Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG
T1 - Ash - Crown reduction of 4 metres Reason for works - to reduce the weight in the crown G1 - 3x Ash & 1x Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason for works - Trees are in decline and for highway safety
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OTH/2026/1051 Granted
21, Kings Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1LU
T1 - Ash - Reduce tree to previous pruning points. Crown reduction by approximately 4m, leaving the tree at a completed height of 13m and spread 4m. Tree is causing over shadowing of multiple properties.