Planning application
Littlemead 17A Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - To crown reduce Birch tree by 2 metres in both height and lateral spread (30%) and shape in rear garden bringing it back into shape. Crown before 10 x 7m / crown after 8 x 5m T10 - To sectionally fell to ground level previously windblown White Poplar tree with Chicken of the Wood ((Laetiporus sulphureus) at the base. The tree is also showing signs of severe heartwood decay
As published by the council, reference CA/26/01459
Application record
- Reference
- CA/26/01459
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Seasalter
- Postcode
- CT5 4LS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Canterbury register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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CA/25/01764 Granted
Littlemead 17A Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LS
T1) re-pollard Eucalyptus tree to a height of 6 metres by cabin on driveway, T2) crown reduce Bay tree to a height 4.5 metres (30%) shape on driveway, G1) crown reduce group of 3 Willow trees by 2-3 metres (20%) removing the upper branches leaving the skirts in rear garden, T3) reduce wild Cherry tree by 1-2 metres in height (20%) into a parasol shape in rear garden, T4) crown reduce Damson tree to previous points 1-1.5 metres (20%) and shape in middle of rear garden.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Canterbury took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Herne Bay
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