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SNOWDROP WALK, SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2UQ

Granted Folkestone and Hythe 26/0115/FH Works to Trees covered by a TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to trees the subject of TPO No. 1 of 1972, G1 Snowdrop Walk - Individual Prescriptions. Opposite No.6 reduce height of dead tree to 8 metres. Opposite No.8, Sycamore reduce height to 12 metres. Opposite No. 10-11 Group of Hollies, remove abundant deadwood at height 0-6 metres. Fell dead triple-stem at height of 2 metres. Snowdrop walk Collective Prescription, remove small dead trees and sever Ivy. Crown reduction to give 1.5 metres clearance from dwellings (Pine, Sycamore & Holm Oak) and TPO No 12 of 2006, T1 reduce deadwood & T 2 Sycamore reduce western limb to half height (10 metres).

As published by the council, reference 26/0115/FH

Application record

Reference
26/0115/FH
Type
Works to Trees covered by a TPO
Status
Closed
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
29 Jan 2026
Decided
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Folkestone Central
Parish
Folkestone
Postcode
CT20 2UQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Folkestone and Hythe register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/1997/FH Refused

    SNOWDROP WALK, SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2UQ

    Works to trees subject of TPO No 01 of 1972 Snowdrop Walk collective prescription (unknown species) reduce crowns to give 1.5 metres horizontal clearance.

    Decided 11 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jan 2026

    Received by Folkestone and Hythe

  2. 29 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  4. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Folkestone and Hythe granted permission on 16 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

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  • SNOWDROP WALK, SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2UQ

    25/1997/FH Submitted 28 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Works to trees subject of TPO No 01 of 1972 Snowdrop Walk collective prescription (unknown species) reduce crowns to give 1.5 metres horizontal clearance.

    Refused Trees 7 docs

  • 13 Castle Mews, Folkestone, CT20 2BU

    26/0677/FH Submitted 30 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    Single storey side extension, demolition of existing glazed bay / balcony, conversion of garage and alterations to existing garden and patio area.

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  • 9 Castle Mews, Folkestone, CT20 2BU

    23/0466/FH/TCA Submitted 22 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Works to trees situated in a Conservation area comprising: Holm Oak crown reduction by 2 metres in height and 1 metre laterally

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • 43 The Manor Office, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2RB

    25/1966/FH/TCA Submitted 23 Oct 2025 150 yards away

    Works to trees in a conservation area T3 Sycamore fell and remove stump and roots.

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  • The Manor Office, 43 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2RB

    25/1660/FH Submitted 2 Sep 2025 150 yards away

    Works to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 1 of 1972. T2 Lime tree, remove shoots at base. T4 Sycamore, prune shoots arising around 2m height. T5 Horse Chestnut, sever ivy at ground level. Remove all regrowth flush with trunk to height 4m. T7 English Oak, remove limb separated from the crown and extending northeastward. T8 Sycamore, fell at height 2 metres, leaving low growth.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • Ingles Yard, Jointon Road, Folkestone, CT20 2RY

    22/0147/FH Submitted 19 Jan 2022 150 yards away

    Listed building consent for the demolition and part retention of curtilage listed building comprising a former Cart store and Grain store (retaining staddle stones, steps and cladding materials ) and replacement with new veterinary surgery comprising replica Grain store (utilising existing staddle stones, steps and cladding materials)’

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 37 docs

In Folkestone and Hythe

  • 26/1625/FH Awaiting decision

    3 Maplefield Gardens, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7GS

    Works to trees subject to TPO No 17 of 2000 comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level. T2-3 Hazel coppice to 1 metres. T4 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally. T5 Silver Birch vertical reduction of 3 metres. T6 Hawthorn crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1371/FH Granted

    111 Meadow View, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6GQ

    Works to trees subject to TPO No 16 of 2016 comprising of T1 English Oak partial crown reduction of a maximum of 1.5 metres vertically and 4 metres laterally.

    Received 19 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/1272/FH Granted

    Harewood, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LH

    Works to trees subject to TPO No 18 of 2007 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction of approximately 1.5-2 metres vertically and 1.5-2 metres laterally.

    Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/1592/FH/DD Withdrawn

    The Old Green, Madeira Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QX

    Conifer A- Standing dead and can be rocked by hand. Request emergency removal to ground level before it falls over.

    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1607/FH/TCA Awaiting decision

    9 Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD

    Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Elaeagnus fell to ground level.

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees