Planning application
OTH/2026/0884
Heatherbell, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, TN26 2EQ
Proposal
T1 - Oak - Fell to ground level Reason for Works - Extensive dieback, 50% bark missing at base, extensive hornet holes at base and inclement lean
As published by the council, reference OTH/2026/0884
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by Ashford
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28 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Jul 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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20/00292/TP Granted
Cherry Trees, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EQ
Description: Crown lift to 6m limbs less than 150mm diameter on garden side of G1 Oaks. (Superseded spec: G1 Oak Trees - lower branches overhanging garden, remove lower branches ,raise crown by 6 mts one side only. Reason for works to improve appearance of space, excessive shading)
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PA/2026/0627 Awaiting decision
Woodfield Farm, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2EQ
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of a one and a half storey rear extension with external decking area. Alteration to existing fenestration. Extension of existing hardstanding
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20/00168/TP Granted
Parkwood, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EQ
Description: T1 Oak - remove limb overhanging outbuilding; T2,T3 & T4 Oak (x3) - fell to ground level; T5 Poplar - fell to ground level
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PA/2026/0241 Granted
Littlehaven, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2EQ
Single storey side extension and dormer extension with associated landscaping.
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20/00300/TP Granted
Chesterfield, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EG
Description: T1 Multi stem Hornbeam Fell . T2 Twin stem Hornbeam , Fell . T3 Oak with Cavity Fell . T4 Oak with cavity Fell . T5 Hornbeam Fell tree is in decline . Reason for work Customer is looking to build a oak cart shed to house tractors etc Customer is happy to replant 5 replacement trees , some where else in the woodland. This woodland has a blanket TPO
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PA/2026/0699 Decided
The Hollies, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2EG
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Use of a Class 3a dwelling as a children's home for a maximum of six residents - children and carers combined (Class C2)
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.