The Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

• Platt Barn, Old Way, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DB

  PA/2025/2170 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed detached garage

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Land at Rawnie Farm, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

  PA/2024/2084 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 21/02233/AS; to allow for the addition of roof velux windows.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 22 docs

• Rawnie Farm, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

  PA/2024/2325 Submitted 16 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate for the Existing Use of the land for the storage of vehicles and materials.

  Refused Lawful development 6 docs

• Old Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2DB

  20/00137/TC Submitted 30 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Apple Tree - to fell; T2 Apple Tree - to prune and relocate in garden (see photographs)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard House, 47 The Street, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BU

  19/00265/TC Submitted 25 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  Description: Walnut (T1) reduce canopy by 1.8m reduction of crown diameter. Walnut (T2) reduce canopy by 2 meter reduuction of crown diameter to avoid overhanging and damage to roof of studio building (B1) and neighbour's building (N1). To avoid subsistence and heave in same properties due to the root ball spreading too far. Repeat in 2021 if further reduction needed as species will not tolerate a harder reduction in a single year. Quince (T3), Apple (T4) and Fig (T5) prune back excessive new growth to allow manageable height and reduce over- fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airfllow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Prunus (T6) prune back side branches growing over lawn to maintain overall balance of canopy. Medlar (T7) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and over the lawn area, to allow manageable height and reduce over-fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airflow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Magnolia (T8) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and lawn area. Laurel (T9) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and lawn area, and prune back excessive new growth on top of tree for improved view from the street. Quince (T10) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and towards house and to allow manageable height and reduce over-fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airflow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Magnolia (T11) reduce canopy inline with reduction of Walnut T2, to avoid impacting regrowth of walnut T2 canopy

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• 15, The Black Lion, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2BU

  PA/2026/0162 Submitted 27 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use and conversion to existing storage building to holiday let. Extension to create first floor and two-storey rear extension with associated private amenity. Demolition of 2no existing storage buildings.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 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