Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, CT21 6AZ

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Folkestone and Hythe took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Folkestone and Hythe for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Folkestone and Hythe decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 5 NAPIER GARDENS, HYTHE, CT21 6DD

  26/0140/FH/TCA Submitted 28 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Works to tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 Cherry, reduction of canopy 1.5 metres laterally and 2 metres vertically.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 11 NAPIER GARDENS, HYTHE, CT21 6DD

  26/0109/FH/TCA Submitted 23 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Works to a tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 - Honey Locust - 3 metre overall reduction.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 17 Napier Gardens, HYTHE, CT21 6DD

  24/2004/FH Submitted 20 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  Works to trees situated in a Conservation area comprising of Conifer (T1) to reduce top by 2-3 meters and Elderberry (T2) to reduce by 1 meter of height and remove dead branches.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Land adjoining 5 Napier Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6DD

  26/1080/FH/TCA Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Sycamore Maple, fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 9 TOWER GARDENS, HYTHE, CT21 6DG

  25/1998/FH/TCA Submitted 28 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1 Plum, reduction of the lateral branches by 0.5 metres and reduce height by 0.5 metres. Crown thinning by 20%. T2 Bay, reduction of lateral branches by 0.5 metres and reduce height by 0.5 metres. Crown lift to 2.5 metres above ground level and ensure a 0.5 metres clearance to a water tank. T3 Bay, reduction of lateral branches by 0.5 metres and reduce height by 1.5 metres. Crown lift to 2.5 metres above ground level. T4 Holly, reduction of lateral branches by 0.5 metres and reduce height by 1 metre. Crown lift to 3 metres above ground level, ensuring 1 metre clearance to the neighbour’s garage. T5 Sycamore, reduction of lateral branches by 1 metre and reduce height by 1.5 metres. crown lift to 3 above ground level.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 9 Tower Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6DG

  23/0085/FH/TCA Submitted 23 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Works to trees in a conservation area including large Plum Tree (T1) reduce tree by 0.5 meters all round, small Bay Tree (T2) 0.5 meters all round, large Bay Tree (T3) height by 2 meters and 0.5 all round the crown, large Holly Tree (T4) crown lift of 0.5 meters and large Sycamore Tree height by 1.5- 2 meters and width by 1 meter all round.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 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