33 The Ridgeway, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PW

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Folkestone and Hythe

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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.

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.

• 8 The Ridgeway, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4PW

  23/0428/FH Submitted 17 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Works to trees comprising of 4 x Hawthorn reduction in height by 3 metres & 1 metre off lateral limbs, 2 x Sycamore reduction in height by 6 metres & 2 metres of lateral limbs & 1 x Ash reduction in height by 6 metres & 2 metres off lateral limbs all subject to Tree Preservation Order No 5 of 1993

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1 OCTAVIAN DRIVE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JG

  26/0276/FH Submitted 24 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  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

• BEECH COTTAGE, BERWICK LANE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JX

  25/1995/FH Submitted 28 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  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

  24/1451/FH/NMA Submitted 19 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  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

  24/1722/FH Submitted 4 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  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

• Beech Cottage, Berwick Lane, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4JX

  26/1542/FH Submitted 15 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 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

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1543/FH/TCA Awaiting decision

  St Peters And St Pauls Church, Rectory Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QA

  Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Lime crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and laterally.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees