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T1 - veteran Yew - showing stress cracks in trunk due to elongated limb - propose using 8 tonne bracing to support this. T2 - yew - by war memorial that has low overhanging branches over the path - impeded pedestrian access - propose to lift these to 2.4m from the ground. T3 - Holly - to SE of Church - sustained winter damage - shows little sign of recovery in the crown - proposed to pollard to 3.5m from ground level. T4 - Hawthorn - proposed removal as unsightly now.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Maytham Road, Rolvenden

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2024/1157Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
20 Jun 2024
Validated
20 Jun 2024
Determination deadline
1 Aug 2024
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1 - veteran Yew - showing stress cracks in trunk due to elongated limb - propose using 8 tonne bracing to support this. T2 - yew - by war memorial that has low overhanging branches over the path - impeded pedestrian access - propose to lift these to 2.4m from the ground. T3 - Holly - to SE of Church - sustained winter damage - shows little sign of recovery in the crown - proposed to pollard to 3.5m from ground level. T4 - Hawthorn - proposed removal as unsightly now.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2024/1157
Ward
Rolvenden & Tenterden West
Parish
Rolvenden

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Application location

St Mary the Virgin Church, Maytham Road, Rolvenden

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Report 84539.pdf · PDF30 Jul 2024View
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
Site visit photosPhotographs and Photomontages30 Jul 2024View
Decision Notice 84539.pdf · PDF30 Jul 2024View
Supporting PhotosSupporting Documents · PDF21 Jun 2024View
ApplicationApplication Form · PDF21 Jun 2024View

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Decision Notice 84539.pdf
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