Planning application
OTH/2026/1141
4, Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
Proposal
T1 - Aspen Poplar - Removal of lateral growth by 2-4 metres, using boundary fence and a point of reference for finishing line. Reason for works - Tree is situated in next doors garden, limbs have previously failed.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2026/1141
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jun 2026
Received by Ashford
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7 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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
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NOT/2026/1247 Awaiting decision
4 Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
T1 - Scotts Pine - Fell Reason for works - Tree is on front driveway and drops on cars parked under. Recommended planting a new tree more suited to front driveway.
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NOT/2026/0377 Granted
4 Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
G1 (conifers) - To fell to ground level 8x conifers and grind the stumps
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21/00017/TC Granted
2 Vesper Court, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8LZ
Description: Conifer (T1) - To reduce down to 6ft in height and trim the sides. Conifer (T2) - To reduce down to 6ft in height and trim the sides. Conifers (G1) - To reduce conifer hedge running down the side of the property to 6-7ft conifers (G2) - To fell to ground level section of conifer hedge in the rear garden. Goat Willow (T3) - To fell to ground level
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NOT/2026/1250 Granted
Little Smarden House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NB
5 day notice - Fell Silver Birch - Reason for works: Tree is dead.
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20/00105/TC Granted
Militia House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NB
Description: T1 and 2 - Ornamental Conifer Trees - To fell both
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20/00189/TC Granted
Little Smarden House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NB
Description: T1 lime - fell; G2 row of small conifers (10-20cm DBH) approx 5m long - fell.
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.