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45 Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SA

Awaiting decision Ashford NOT/2026/1649 Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1- Prunes Tree - Removal due to roots lifting patio. T2 - Viburnum Bush - Removal due to proximity to building and guttering. T3 - Magnolia Tree - Crown reduction 1-1.5 metres.

As published by the council, reference NOT/2026/1649

Application record

Reference
NOT/2026/1649
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Status
Valid
Received
8 Sep 2026
Validated
18 Sep 2026
Ward
Weald South
Parish
Woodchurch
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN26 3SA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Sep 2026

    Received by Ashford

  2. 18 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 November 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

1 document on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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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