Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

1. 5 Oct 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 11 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

• Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2026/0553 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property)

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  PA/2025/1586 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension, including roof extension, changes to fenestration on the existing roof and a new sliding entrance gate.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Bakery House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2025/1519 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - elder tree (Sambucus Nigra) - to fell T2 - ornamental pear (Peru’s calleryana) - to fell as dead T3 - ornamental pear - crown reduction by 3 metres. T4 - wild cherry (prunus avium) - crown lift by 2.5 metres The reason for the works are to improve light amenity to the property and for the safety of the occupants and other members of the public.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  OTH/2026/1129 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1586 (single-storey rear extension, including roof extension, changes to fenestration on the existing roof and a new sliding entrance gate) to allow changes to the depth of the single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• The Barn, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2025/0014 Submitted 6 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - Evergreen Conifer - to fell - height in excess of 4 metres. Located closely adjacent to brick wall. Tree is causing problems with the brick wall and to guttering of the property next door.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Cumberland House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  21/00039/TC Submitted 25 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Description: Beech Tree - Crown reduction by 2 metres, also to crown thin by 10-15% and remove dead wood.

  Granted Trees 6 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/2026/0860 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
• OTH/2026/1187 Granted

  Maple Tree Lodge, Chart Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3TB

  T1 Ash – prune back lower laterals up to approximately 6m height by 2-3m on the north and east aspects adjacent to the driveway and parking. Reason: to provide sufficient clearance Exempt works: Clear around electricity and telephone wires to provide up to 500mm clearance in order to abate the nuisance. Please seek consent from any landowners if the trees are not on the applicant’s land. Remove dead wood in any TPO trees requiring attention. (Superseded Spec -T1 - Ash - Crown reduction to reduce height from 18.28m to 15.26m and lateral spread from 12m to 9m Reason for work - Client has just had block paving extended and birds are sitting above doing droppings all over new drive and cars)

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Trees