Planning application
Old School House Patrixbourne Road Bridge Kent CT4 5BL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Black Locust Acacia Psuedonomica- pollard to reduce branches by 50% or 8m above ground level. T2 American Tulip Tree - reduce by 50% or 8m above ground level. Both trees located in rear garden
As published by the council, reference CA/26/01296
Application record
- Reference
- CA/26/01296
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CT4 5BL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Canterbury 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 this record
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