Planning application
Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2026/1421
Application record
- Reference
- OTH/2026/1421
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order - works related
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Downs West
- Parish
- Westwell
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN25 4JX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Ashford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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NOT/2026/1418 Awaiting decision
Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX
T1 - Holly - fell tree (dying). T2 - Box elder maple - Crown reduction by 3 metres off height & spread. T3 - Black locust - Pollard twin stem down to 5.5 metres from ground level (decay in base) T4 - Laurel - Fell stem nearest wall of church. T5 - Crab Apple tree - Fell as tree is dead. T6 - Mulberry - crown reduction from 6 metres to 3.5 metres. Stems are split. T8 - Bay - Crown reduction of max 1 metre.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Received by Ashford
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16 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Ashford took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX
Description: T1 Beech Tree ·Prune smaller diameter limbs (<100mm diameter) within 1 metre of all cables to give adequate clearance. Crown lift smaller diameter limbs (<100mm diameter) up to five metres above ground level;Prune lower crown on neighbours aspect up to 8m height by 1 - 2 metres leaving as natural profile as possible. Balance any straggling growth on other aspects as required. No height to be removed from the tree or works to upper crown. Reason: to clear utility's and improve appearance /balance tree.ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Court Lodge, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX
Reduce sycamore to 2.5m height owing to decay in the stem and honey fungus at base.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX
Description: T1 Copper Beech. Carry out crown reduction by a maximum of 2.5 m. Excessive shading.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX
100% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
T1 - Holly - fell tree (dying). T2 - Box elder maple - Crown reduction by 3 metres off height & spread. T3 - Black locust - Pollard twin stem down to 5.5 metres from ground level (decay in base) T4 - Laurel - Fell stem nearest wall of church. T5 - Crab Apple tree - Fell as tree is dead. T6 - Mulberry - crown reduction from 6 metres to 3.5 metres. Stems are split. T8 - Bay - Crown reduction of max 1 metre.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX
Description: T2, 3 and 4 Ash Tree - To Fell. T1 Mulberry Tree - Crown thinning , will not amount to more than 30% of the overall leaf bearing structure in accordance with BS3998. Thinning has been chosen over reduction as most suitable for species in order to retain as much leaf bearing twig structure and maintain the health of the tree. Density of foliage will be consistent throughout the tree and no Large branches or limbs will be removed
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Westwell Court, The Bull Pen, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JX
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Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs
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