Planning application
26/0852/FH
96 Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4QE
Proposal
Works to tree subject to TPO 06 of 1995 comprising of T1 Silver Birch fell to ground level.
As published by the council, reference 26/0852/FH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Jun 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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3 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/0756/FH Granted
52 Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4QE
Work to tree covered by a TPO No 06 of 1995 comprising of T1 Cherry reducing the crown by 2 - 3 metres vertically & pruning back to suitable growth points and where appropriate, previous reduction points.
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26/0280/FH Decided
25 Appledore Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 4LZ
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the formation of a vehicular access onto an unclassified road, together with associated hard standing.
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26/0618/FH Granted
27 Langdon Road, Folkestone CT19 4HX
Single storey rear extension.
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26/0648/FH Granted
5 Weymouth Close, Folkestone, CT19 4LR
Erection of a single storey rear pitched roof extension.
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21/0943/FH Decided
41 Roman Way, Folkestone, CT19 4JX
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the creation of a vehicular access onto an unclassified road by means of a dropped kerb.
Other trees applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
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26/0757/FH Granted
Elham Church Of England Primary School, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT
Works to trees subject to TPO No 01 of 1955 Elham RDC comprising of T2, T3 & T6 Beech crown lift by 5 metres removing 5 lower branches approximately 9 metres laterally and 3.5 metres vertically.
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26/1032/FH/TCA Granted
Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR
Works to trees in a conservation area, comprising of T1 Magnolia crown reduction by 3 metres in height & 3 metres laterally. T2 Cherry, crown reduction by 2 height & 2 metres laterally. T3 Cherry, crown reduction by 3 metres in height & 3 metres laterally. T4 False Acacia cut down to 2.4 metre stump.
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26/0885/FH Granted
14 Moncrieff Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6FJ
Works to tree subject to TPO No. 07 of 2008 comprising of T1, Reduce large Pine by 2.5m in height and 2.5m off lateral limbs
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26/1193/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
The Barley Mow, The Street, Newington, CT18 8AU
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Conifer fell to ground level.
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26/1187/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
Rivendell, School Lane, Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8AY
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Yew lateral limb reduction of 2-3 metres. T2 Holly removal of 2 overhanging limbs.