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The removal of 2 spans of High voltage overhead line and removal of a wooden pole; replacement of overhead span with underground cable

Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

Decision MadeReference: 22/00001/OLEAshford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Overhead Line Exemption
Received
4 Feb 2022
Validated
4 Feb 2022
Determination deadline
18 Mar 2022
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

The removal of 2 spans of High voltage overhead line and removal of a wooden pole; replacement of overhead span with underground cable

Proposal details

Reference
22/00001/OLE
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden

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Application location

Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

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DocumentPublishedAction
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF18 Mar 2022View
ANNEX A & CERTIFICATEPlans7 Feb 2022View
APPLICATIONApplication Form7 Feb 2022View
ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF18 Mar 2022View
LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF8 Feb 2022View

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