Planning application
OTH/2023/0184
Thanet Terrace, The Street, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent TN26 1EH
Proposal
T1 - Ash: Reduce the height of the tree by a maximum of two (revised from three by agreement with agent 08/03/23) metres along with the reduction in length of all lateral branches by a maximum of two metres in order to remove encroachment from over the footprint of the new dwelling to the west of the tree and from over the garden of 1 Thanet Terrace to the east. In addition to the overall reduction of the tree a further prescription is made for the removal of the central-most stem from the south east facing co-dominant stem due to the presence of Inonotus Hispidia. T2 - Hawthorn: Fell to ground level - The tree is predominantly dead with extensive decay and hollowing evident throughout its main stem.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2023/0184
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jan 2023
Received by Ashford
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2 Feb 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Mar 2023
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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OTH/2024/1865 Granted
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NOT/2026/1150 Granted
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T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height down by 2.5 meters and sides by 2 meters. T2 - Thuja - Reduce down by 3 meters and trim in sides by .5 meter and 1 meter on the north side to remove overhang into neighbours garden. T3 - False Acacia - Reduce down by 4 meters and laterals by 2 meters. Reason for works - All trees are being reduced to keep them managed for the space they occupy and to allow more light into the property and neighbouring property.
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NOT/2026/1136 Granted
116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
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NOT/2026/0849 Granted
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OTH/2026/1051 Granted
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T1 - Ash - Reduce tree to previous pruning points. Crown reduction by approximately 4m, leaving the tree at a completed height of 13m and spread 4m. Tree is causing over shadowing of multiple properties.