Church Of St Michael The Archangel, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QD

1. 18 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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.

• Cherry Tree House, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

  PA/2026/1143 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new boiler and like for like replacement of flue

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 4 Vesper Cottages, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

  20/00144/TC Submitted 10 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Ash - to crown lift to 5m and remove limb overhanging 4 Vesper Cottages

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Cherry Tree House, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

  21/00093/TC Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

  Description: Fell x5 Leylandii and a small Oak tree due to subsidence to property

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 1 Beult Meadow, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8PZ

  20/00297/TC Submitted 4 Dec 2020 100 yards away

  Description: Willow (T1) - To crown lift willow by 3-4m Willow (T2) - To crown lift willow by 3-4m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 13 Beult Meadow, Smarden, TN27 8PZ

  NOT/2024/2222 Submitted 29 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  T1 - Elder - Fell ground level to allow more light onto the green the tree doesn't have any aesthetic value being there.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Old Rectory, Haslewood Close, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QA

  21/00104/TP Submitted 17 May 2021 100 yards away

  Description: T1 Ash - Carry out end weight reduction on western side of the crown to reduce weight over the road and minimise wind loading.

  Granted Trees 4 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