Mallards, Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided tree works applications in a median of 46 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Peter Adams Trust, The Thorne Estate Office, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AF

  20/00160/TC Submitted 24 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Description: Ash Trees - Remove to ground level as diseased. The dead/dying ash trees/limbs could potentially be a hazard due to their location by a bridleway/playground and Forge Hill Road.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Village Hall, Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

  OTH/2023/0514 Submitted 15 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Cherry Tree T3 - To Fell

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Beacon House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AE

  21/00855/AS Submitted 11 May 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed internal alterations to existing single storey element along with removal of fireplace to form open plan kitchen dining room. Proposed new opening to provide bi-fold doors out to garden area. Demolition of later flat roof boiler room and replacement single storey element to provide boot room space. Installation of rooflights. Internal alterations at ground and first floor level to include addition of partition walls/doors. Replacement like for like windows to match in style and character

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Demolition +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Melville House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AE

  18/01835/CONC/AS Submitted 28 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Discharge of condition 2: Tiles

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• Beacon House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AE

  21/00128/TC Submitted 22 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  Description: Cherry tree - to fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Beacon House, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AE

  NOT/2024/2404 Submitted 27 Dec 2024 200 yards away

  T1 - Ash Tree - crown reduction by approx 50%. This is due to the trunk being hollow and mushy and clear areas of dead branches.

  Granted Trees 10 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