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Newtown Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0PN
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Council sourceDescription: Cut back brambles and low level vegetation along site boundary with Newtown Road as close to fence line as possible. Crown lift all trees along boundary to comply with statutory highway specification of 5.2 metres clearance from ground level. Fell dead Elm within striking distance of road. Monolith dead Sycamore within striking distance of road. 1,Cut back brambles and low vegetation along site boundary with Newtown Road as close to fence as possible., Reason for work - Vegetation is hazardous, it is encroaching onto the carriageway causing vehicles to drive closer to the centre line. There is also a risk of damage to vehicles. , Works Approved? - 1, Approved Date - 07/06/2018Compliance Status & Date - ,2,Crown lift all trees along boundary to comply with statutory highway specification of 5.2 metres clearance from ground level. , Reason for work - They are encroaching onto the carriageway causing vehicles to drive closer to the centre line. There is also a risk of damage to vehicles. , Works Approved? - 1, Approved Date - 07/06/2018Compliance Status & Date - ,3,Elm Tree - Fell, Reason for work - Is dead and dangerous within striking distance of the road, Works Approved? - 1, Approved Date - 07/06/2018Compliance Status & Date - ,4,Sycamore Tree - Monolinth Fell, Reason for work - Is dead and dangerous within striking distance of road, Works Approved? - 1, Approved Date - 07/06/2018Compliance Status & Date - ,
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| TPO 5,1985TPO · PDF | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| TREE WORKS LOCATION PLANSPlans · PDF | 6 Jun 2018 | View |
| DECISION LETTERDecision Notice · PDF | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
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