Planning application
Beech Cottage, Berwick Lane, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4JX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Works to trees subject to TPO No 15 of 1996 comprising of T1-2 Beech crown reduction of 4 metres vertically and 3 metres laterally. T3-4 Cotoneaster lateral reduction of 2 metres.
As published by the council, reference 26/1542/FH
Application record
- Reference
- 26/1542/FH
- Type
- Works to Trees covered by a TPO
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 15 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 21 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Hythe Rural
- Parish
- Lympne
- Postcode
- CT21 4JX
Comment by 14 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Folkestone and Hythe through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Folkestone and Hythe register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/1995/FH Granted
BEECH COTTAGE, BERWICK LANE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JX
Works to trees subject to TPO No 15 of 1996 comprising of Horse Chestnut cutting overhanging branches 4 metres laterally.
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24/1722/FH Granted
BEECH COTTAGE, BERWICK LANE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JX
Subject of Tree Preservation Order 15 of 1996 - removal of plum (T1) and replace with Plum Tree, removal of Ash (T2) and replace with Sorbus Tree, crown reduction of multi-stemmed Ilex (T3) by 3 meters in height and 2 meters laterally
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2026
Received by Folkestone and Hythe
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21 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 34 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
Within 0.3 miles
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BEECH COTTAGE, BERWICK LANE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JX
Works to trees subject to TPO No 15 of 1996 comprising of Horse Chestnut cutting overhanging branches 4 metres laterally.
Granted Trees 10 docs -
Fairlands, Berwick Lane, Lympne, CT21 4JX
Non material amendment to planning permission 20/1452/FH to allow for extending the garage by an additional 3 meters.
Refused Amendments 11 docs -
BEECH COTTAGE, BERWICK LANE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JX
Subject of Tree Preservation Order 15 of 1996 - removal of plum (T1) and replace with Plum Tree, removal of Ash (T2) and replace with Sorbus Tree, crown reduction of multi-stemmed Ilex (T3) by 3 meters in height and 2 meters laterally
Granted Trees 7 docs -
1 ISIS CLOSE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JQ
First floor rear extension to form en-suite
Granted Householder Extension 15 docsDomestic -
1 OCTAVIAN DRIVE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JG
Works to trees subject to TPO No 05 of 1993 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction reduce height by 4 metres and 2 metres laterally. T2 Oak cut back lateral branches approximately 2 metres.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Manor Rose, Stone Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4JP
Remove all deadwood of Cedar Tree by 2.5/3 meters, subject of TPO. No. 20 of 2015
Withdrawn Trees 5 docs
Other tree works applications
In Folkestone and Hythe
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26/1293/FH Granted
Turnbull Place, Ingles Road, Folkestone, CT20 2DE
Works to trees subject to TPO No 11 of 1995 comprising of T1-2 Holm Oak crown reduction of 2.5 metres vertically and 2.5 metres laterally, and 3 metres from branches overhanging the public highway
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26/1175/FH Granted
Hillboro, Sunnyside Road, Sandgate CT20 3DR
Works to trees subject to TPO No 12 of 2012 comprising of T1 Ash fell to ground level and TPO No 04 of 1975 comprising of T2 Sweet Chestnut fell to ground level.
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26/1563/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
6 Church Heights, Church Hill, Hythe, CT21 5HR
Works to trees in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Silver Birch fell, T2 Holly reduce by 2.5 meters in height & 1 meter laterally & T3 Bay reduce by 2.5 meters in height & 1 meter laterally.
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26/1562/FH/TCA Awaiting decision
1 The Terrace, The Street, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EX
Works to trees in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Sycamore reduce by 5m in height and 3 meters off lateral limbs and remove any dead wood or structurally damaged branches.
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26/1561/FH Awaiting decision
33 The Ridgeway, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PW
Works to trees subject to TPO No 5 of 1993 comprising of T1 - Oak raise lower crown by 4m in height and 2m laterally.