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T4 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Reduce crown height by 2m - 2.5m and reduce crown lateral spread by 1.5m - 2m. Works intended to rebalance the crown to a more aesthetic shape, encouraging balanced, healthy regrowth. The tree is currently formless, and the crown is heavily weighted to one side, extending towards the eaves of the property. Works will contribute to a routine maintenance schedule.

The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LP

Decision MadeReference: NOT//2025/1795Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
29 Sept 2025
Validated
29 Sept 2025
Determination deadline
10 Nov 2025
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T4 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Reduce crown height by 2m - 2.5m and reduce crown lateral spread by 1.5m - 2m. Works intended to rebalance the crown to a more aesthetic shape, encouraging balanced, healthy regrowth. The tree is currently formless, and the crown is heavily weighted to one side, extending towards the eaves of the property. Works will contribute to a routine maintenance schedule.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT//2025/1795
Ward
Charing
Agent
VOO Consulting

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Application location

The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LP

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice 111115.pdf · PDF3 Nov 2025View
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF29 Sept 2025View
Officer Report 111115.pdf · PDF3 Nov 2025View
Tree PhotosSupporting Documents · PDF29 Sept 2025View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF29 Sept 2025View

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Decision Notice 111115.pdf
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