Planning application
OTH/2023/0252
18, Earls Avenue, Willesborough, TN24 0AB
Proposal
Mature birch tree in rear garden - Crown raise to 4 metres (revised from 5m by agreement with agent), using pruning cuts of no greater than 75mm diameter. There are no arboricultural reasons for the work, it is only to lightly raise the canopy above the garden.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2023/0252
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2023
Received by Ashford
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10 Feb 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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21/00027/TP Granted
Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX
Description: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres
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21/00028/TC Granted
Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX
Description: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres
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PA/2022/2759 Granted
284 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0QP
Proposed garage, bike store and bin store with storage above
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PA/2026/0578 Granted
243, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QA
Installation of a rear access gate and boundary fencing to facilitate a vehicular crossover (Retrospective)
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PA/2024/1807 Granted
17, Foxglove Green, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RJ
Proposed single storey front extension
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21/00022/GPDE/AS Granted
77 Harvey Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0AN
Notification of a larger homes extension - single storey rear extension (depth 4.98m x eaves 2.39m x ridge 2.54m).
Other trees applications
In Ashford
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NOT/2026/1150 Granted
38, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5AN
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
T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.
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NOT/2026/0849 Granted
Gate Cottage, Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG
T1 - Ash - Crown reduction of 4 metres Reason for works - to reduce the weight in the crown G1 - 3x Ash & 1x Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason for works - Trees are in decline and for highway safety
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OTH/2026/1051 Granted
21, Kings Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1LU
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.