Planning application
OTH/2026/0272
53 Caesar Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3PZ
Proposal
T1 Oak - Crown thin by 15-20% branches < 50mm diameter and crown reduction by up to 1.5m to give 2m clearance from structures.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2026/0272
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by Ashford
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4 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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26 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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Within 500 metres
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20/00184/TP Granted
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PA/2026/0600 Granted
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Proposed one and a half storey rear extension and single storey rear extension including rooflights, alterations to first floor fenestration on the rear elevation, following demolition of the existing conservatory
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20/00124 Decided
56 Caesar Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PZ
Lawful development certificate - proposed - ground floor rear extension
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20/00245/TP Granted
59 Caesar Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PZ
Description: T1 - Oak: Fell In the interests of safety due to overall decline in health and an increased risk of branch failure. Replant with one 8-10cm diameter Acer campestre during winter 2020-21 season. (Superseded part of specification- Request that the duty to replace the tree be waived due to the presence of two other mature oaks in a relatively small residential garden)
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PA/2023/0376 Granted
3, Emperor Way, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QY
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21/00164/TP Granted
34 Romulus Gardens, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PX
Description: T1- Oak. Carry out overall crown reduction to a max of 3 metres . Reason for works excessive shading, branches are getting close to neighbours property.ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
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.