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Oak (T047) – To remove epicormics growth to clear stem, to sever ivy at base and remove deadwood greater than 25mm over playground. Oak (T049) – To sever ivy at base, remove deadwood greater than 25mm over playground and reduce lateral growth by 3-4 metres from large sections over site to reduce weight and potential risk

The Minnis, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8ND

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2023/1978Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
24 Oct 2023
Validated
9 Feb 2024
Determination deadline
22 Mar 2024
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Oak (T047) – To remove epicormics growth to clear stem, to sever ivy at base and remove deadwood greater than 25mm over playground. Oak (T049) – To sever ivy at base, remove deadwood greater than 25mm over playground and reduce lateral growth by 3-4 metres from large sections over site to reduce weight and potential risk

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2023/1978
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Agent
Mr Jack Bateman

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Application location

The Minnis, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8ND

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Arboriculture survey recommendationsSupporting Documents16 Jan 2024View
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF24 Oct 2023View
Decision Notice 81426.pdf · PDF20 Mar 2024View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF24 Oct 2023View
Officer Report 81426.pdf · PDF20 Mar 2024View

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Decision Notice 81426.pdf
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