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Forestry Commission felling licence notification. Ref -019/4083/2024. A narrow strip of conifers (Scots pine and Lawson's cypress) mixed with some broadleaves (beech, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, wild cherry and others) in Charing Beech Hangers SSSI. Part of the area covered by the application is designated as ASNW. It is area of Kent Downs National Landscape. The woodland is adjacent to Kent Gliding Club and covered by TPO. The conifers dominating the area have reached the height of 20-25m and are posing safety risk for gliders. Because of this the club is proposing to fell the area.

Beacon Hill Quarry, Pilgrims Way, Charing, Kent. TN27 0DR

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2024/2377Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Forestry Commission
Received
17 Dec 2024
Validated
17 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
14 Jan 2025
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Forestry Commission felling licence notification. Ref -019/4083/2024. A narrow strip of conifers (Scots pine and Lawson's cypress) mixed with some broadleaves (beech, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, wild cherry and others) in Charing Beech Hangers SSSI. Part of the area covered by the application is designated as ASNW. It is area of Kent Downs National Landscape. The woodland is adjacent to Kent Gliding Club and covered by TPO. The conifers dominating the area have reached the height of 20-25m and are posing safety risk for gliders. Because of this the club is proposing to fell the area.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2024/2377
Ward
Downs West
Parish
Westwell

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Application location

Beacon Hill Quarry, Pilgrims Way, Charing, Kent. TN27 0DR

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice 82216.pdf · PDF9 Jan 2025View
Operations & Restocking MapsPlan · PDF17 Dec 2024View
Proposed detailsSupporting Documents · PDF17 Dec 2024View
Officer Report 82216.pdf · PDF9 Jan 2025View
Felling and restockingSupporting Documents · PDF17 Dec 2024View

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Decision Notice 82216.pdf
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