Planning application
Littlemead 17A Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
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
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: NO OBJECTION
- 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: 2 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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8 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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