Planning application
The Bungalow Upper Bush Road Cuxton Rochester Medway ME2 1HQ
Works: Trees
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Proposal
T1 - Leyland Cypress - Fell to near ground level T2 - Dead Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level. T3 - Spruce - Fell to ground level T4 - Cherry -Pruining. To reduce overall height by approx. 2.5-3m leaving a residual height of approx. 10-10.5m, bringing the crown below the overhead telephone lines. Reduce the lateral canopy by no more than approx. 1.5-2m, leaving a residual radial spread of approx. 4-4.5m. All pruning cuts to be made to suitable growing points
As published by the council, reference CAN/26/1485
Application record
- Reference
- CAN/26/1485
- Type
- CA - Prune and/or Fell Trees
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Parish
- Cuxton
- Postcode
- ME2 1HQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Received by Medway
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20 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Medway took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Aspire Tree and Vegetation Management Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Maidstone
Active · incorporated 2025 · Maidstone
4 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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- SKETCH PLAN
- SKETCH PLAN A THE BUNGALOW
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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.
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