Planning application
OTH/2026/1044
Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX and 7 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX
Proposal
Yew tree in the front of No 7 The Street- Reduce the side shoots back to the main trunk from a max of 5 mtrs from ground level. To allow more light and improve security. G1 (No7) Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T29. 30, 31 & 32 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T34,, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 & 43 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging branches
As published by the council, reference OTH/2026/1044
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
11 Jun 2026
Received by Ashford
-
17 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Ashford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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
-
OTH/2026/1169 Awaiting decision
Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX
TPO No 3 1990 - Lime T77 on ABC schedule. Fell due to very large cavity approx. 60cm in diameter and 60cm in depth about 1 meter from the ground level. Replant with replacement Lime Tree.
-
20/00078/TP Granted
314 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9QU
Description: T1 Horse Chestnut - crown lift by approx 6 metres on garden side of 314 Canterbury Road; T2 Holly - crown lift by approx 6 metres on garden side of 314 Canterbury Road
-
21/01004/AS Granted
383 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Extension to roof to form two storey dwelling; single storey extension to include garage and associated fenestration
-
20/00133/TP Granted
Kennington Lodge, The Grove, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HA
Description: T2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Sycamore Trees - crown lift to 5.1 metres by removal of lowest limbs T13 Holly tree - To fell
-
20/00134/TC Granted
Kennington Lodge, The Grove, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HA
Description: Cypress - To fell T2,3,4,5,6 & 7- Crown lift over the street to give 5.1 metres clearance Ash - Crown lift over road & cables to give 5.1 metres clearance T13 Holly - to fell due to decay
-
NOT/2026/0890 Granted
16, The Street, Kennington, TN24 9HB
T1- Willow - pollard to about 2 meters from ground to growth points to allow the tree to come back to a size suitable for the garden. Meaning I will take about 4 meters off it T3- Sycamore - to reduce branches off the drive and away from cables by 2/3 metres to a growth point GI - Ash - remove 2-3 metres back from the boundary Please see the annotated photographs.
Other trees applications
In Ashford
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.