Planning applications in Godinton

125 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LH

Conversion of attached side garage and first storey extension above

North Lodge, Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN26 1DP

5 day order - The over-mature oak (Quercus robur) lost two large branches on separate occasions at the end of last week, both of which fell on the drive of the gatehouse and damaged property. The oak had a cerioporus squamosus bracket in the autumn and the general condition indicates poor physiological condition. Extension growth is minimal and excessive epicormic growth is present. The leaf colour is noticeably lighter than all neighbouring oaks. On further inspection, there are several large cavities noted within the crown, predominantly at the base of large lateral branches indicating poor structural condition. The proposal is to carry out a heavy crown reduction and remove all major deadwood. The tree is currently subject to a TPO by way of the blanket order covering the north-eastern part of the estate, and consent is requested to carry out the emergency works, with the location and condition of the tree currently hazardous to the occupant of the dwelling and their property.

3 Cypress Avenue, Ashford, TN23 3JS

Proposed extension of dropped kerb

13 Yew Close, Ashford, TN23 3JZ

Proposed first floor side extension and single storey front exention

25, Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, TN23 3PQ

T1 - Ash tree - 2.5m crown reduction, crown lift of lower limbs over foot path to height 2.5 m. T2- Ash tree - 2m crown reduction. Significant over-hang of the pavement and in high winds branches typically snap and fall. Potential risk of harm to pedestrians.

Land south east of 1, Hornbeam Close, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Fire Safety & Risk Mitigation) of planning permission PA/2025/2127

117 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, TN23 3HL

Single storey rear extension with rooflights

1, Lilac Court, Ashford, TN23 3LZ

T1 & T2 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will improve light levels to the property and help maintain a clear and safe environment along the road. Replacement planting: to be replanted within the garden with low growing lavender shrubs in the next available planting season. This will retain planting and visual amenity without future conflict with the road or neighbouring trees. T3 & T4 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will help reduce competition and support the long-term health and retention of the surrounding protected trees. Replacement planting: the area will be replanted with native wildflower planting to enhance biodiversity and provide pollinator benefits.

Loudon Court, Loudon Way, Ashford

T005 5972 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the western stem height to 5 metres. Reason - The tree is twin-stemmed and appears to have been historically coppiced, with minor decay present within the buttress roots. Decay was probed to a depth of approximately 150mm. Basal ivy growth restricts a full inspection of the lower stem, although the ivy in the upper crown has been severed. The western stem exhibits dieback in the upper third of the crown. T007 5974 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 5 metres - Reason – the main stem bifurcates at approximately 4 metres in height, the upper crown on both stems is dead. T009 5976 Sweet chestnut - Remove dead stem with orange marker Reason - One stem, marked with orange spray paint, is in terminal decline. Another stem within the group has previously been reduced to approximately 6 metres in height T010 5977 Sweet chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as possible. Reason - Standing deadwood, marked with an orange spray marker. T012 5979 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 6 metres. Reason - coppice of three stems with the upper crown dead and exhibiting bark delamination. T014 5981 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the southern stem height to 5 metres. Reason - Twin-stemmed from ground level, historically coppiced. The northern stem is in good condition with a healthy crown, while the southern stem has a dead upper crown exhibiting bark delamination. T017 5984 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 6 metres. Reason - Single-stemmed, historically coppiced, with major deadwood present in the upper crown. T018 5985 White poplar - Reduce the crown back to the original reduction points. Reason - The compact crown is regularly maintained, showing up to 4 metres of regrowth since the previous reduction. Squirrel gnawing is evident in the lower crown. Maintain pruning regime. PLEASE NOTE: T006 has since fallen.

5 Lilac Court, Ashford, TN23 3LZ

· Up to 3m reduction from the height of the Oak ensuring that cuts are made to a side branch of at least one-third diameter of the parent limb · Reduction of the two large, lower laterals by 3m to a suitable growth point. · Reduction of the remainder of the crown by 2-3m to suitable growth points ensuring that a natural-looking crown profile is achieved. · Crown lift to 6m (Superseded spec - T1 - Oak tree - Reduce height by 5m, reduce over extended limb by 4m, target prune remaining crown from between 1-2m to 4m. Remove epicormic growth to 8m from ground level)

Land south east of 1, Hornbeam Close, Ashford

Construction of a micro energy storage facility with wire mesh fence and wooden insert panels

Electric Substation 40m Northwest of Junction between Chart Road and, Loudon Way, Ashford

Proposed micro-energy storage facility with acoustic fencing.

Land in front of odds, 57-73 Cypress Avenue, Ashford

Removal of two dead trees covered by a TPO under a 5 day notice

8, Aspen Drive, Ashford, TN23 3QP

T1 Unknown Species - To fell - Reason for works - Overgrown and affecting nearby buildings, no space for replanting to take place.

Godiinton House, Godinton Lane, Hothfield, TN23 3BP

Tree works to be completed as per Tree Survey.

Loudon Wood, Godinton Park, Ashford, TN23 3TH

Proposed works as per attached map and tree survey.

Godiinton House, Godinton Lane, Hothfield, TN23 3BP

Proposed remedial works - as per Tree Survey.

LOUDON WAY, GODINTON PARK, KENT, TN23 3QS

Prior Notification for a proposed 15.0m phase 9 street works monopole, 2no. equipment cabinets with associated meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto.

Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, TN23 3JR

T1 and T2 Oak of MWA Arb Report - Works: Remove(fell) to near ground level. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage to 6 The Copse, TN23 3LG

10, Yew Close, Ashford, TN23 3JZ

Notification of a larger homes extension - single storey rear extension (depth 4.00m x eaves 2.90m x ridge 2.90m)

3 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PQ

Garage conversion; Erection of new double garage.

8 Maple Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LE

Description: T2- Quercus Robur. To fell. Reason- subsidence issues at 8 Maple CloseALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

Busy Bees, Godinton Day Nursery, Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, TN23 3JR

Description: T1&T2 remove deadwood,T3 Fell to 6-metre pole. T4 & T5 Remove deadwood. T6 - Fell to 5- metre pole. T7 & T8 Remove deadwoodT6,Fell to 5 metre pole, Reason for work - Fell- dead and dangerous 5 day notification, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T3,Fell to 6 metre poll, Reason for work - Fell- dead and dangerous 5 day notification, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

17 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PQ

Description: The tree shows evidence of a significant number of dead branches and over the years has grown to extend beyond my property boundary. It is proposed to lift the crown by 2m and reduce the overall height by 1.5m removing branches extending beyond the property boundaryALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

Busy Bees, Godinton Day Nursery, Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, TN23 3JR

Description: T1 Oak: - cut back tree branches overhanging neighbours garden by 2 metres G1 mixed species – cut back hedging and low hanging branches back from encroaching path up to 3 metres in heightALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

Godinton House, Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BW

Description: T3 in report fell due to subsidence issues at 8 Maple Close, Ashford, Kent TN23 3LE (bordering Godinton House estate)ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

Land south west of Loudon Court, Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent

Description: G1 Group of x 6 Aspen - repollard back to previous points (group of Aspen are the trees primarily implicated in the findings pertaining to a subsidence investigation and have been recommended to be completely removed to mitigate the issue); T2 Sweet Chestnut - coppice to 0.5m stumps (survey comment twin stem tree, both stems suffering major basal stem wounds with internal decay present); T3 Common Ash - raise low canopy to 2.5m

61 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LQ

Description: T1 Conifer - Fell and stump grind due to close proximity to path and poor past pruning.

23 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PQ

Description: x1 - Ash - To fell x2 - Hornbeam 3 metres crown lift and x1 - Narrow leaf Ash 3 metre crown lift to provide clearance over the footpath.

Land south west of Loudon Court, Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent

Description: T1 Silver Birch - Crown lift over footpath to 3m. T2 Chestnut - Crown lift over footpath to 3m. G16 x Poplar - Crown lift to 3m, prune away from street light, dead wood, remove hangers and remove epicormic growth. G2 2 x Ash - Crown lift to 3m and dead wood.

8 Maple Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LE

Description: T1 - Ash - To fell. T2 - Oak - to fell as contributing to subsidence. T3 - Oak - on property of Godinton Trust, to fell as contributing to subsidence. G4 - Small Oak and Maple - on my property - may cause possible subsidence in future - removal recommended. I am not proposing to replant any new trees on my property.

15 Springwood Close, Ashford, TN23 3JN

Description: Oak (T3) - To crown reduce by 3 metres and crown lift by approximately 4 metres, removal of overhanging branches from the rear of the main property, removal of branches from above the garage and removal of crossing/rubbing limbs (see photographs). To remove deadwood throughout the tree (exempt).

4 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QA

Description: Removal of dead Oak treeT1,Removal of Oak tree, Reason for work - The tree is dead and dangerous , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

6 Aspen Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QP

Description: T1 Oak (T1) - crown reduce to previous growth points, remove epicormic growth from trunk; Oak (T2) - remove epicormic growth from trunk; Oak (T3) - remove epicormic growth from trunk.

5 Lilac Court, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LZ

Description: Oak -prune branch due to proximity to roof 3m from lowest branch and 2m from one above

8 Cypress Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JP

Erection of front porch and first floor side extension

69 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LH

Description: Works under Building Notice 19/06541/BN, close to Oak Tree protected under TPO No 1,1970 - Godinton Park

38 East Lodge Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DQ

Description: G1 Hornbeam - Crown lift to 6m over road & 3m over path. T1 Hornbeam - Crown lift to 3m over path. T2,T3,T4, Oak - Crown lift to 6m over road. T5,T6,T7,T8 Hornbeam - Crown lift to 3m. T9,T10,T12 - Crown lift to 6m over road and dead wood. T14 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 4m over parking area. T11 Ash - Severe dieback, Coppice. T15,T16 Oak - Reduce back to previous points. G3 Elm - Crown lift to 6m over road and 4m over parking area.