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Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX
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Council sourceDescription: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PHOTO - T1Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T14, T15 & T16Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T14, T15 & T16Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANPlans | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T12Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T2, T3 , T4 & T5Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T5, T6, T7 & T8Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
| PHOTO - T4, T5, T6, T7 & T8Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2021 | View |
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