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T1 – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown reduction from current dimensions of 11m high × 11m wide to a final height and spread of approximately 7.5 m. T2 – Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) - crown lift to approximately 2m, removing only the necessary lower growth to provide clearance. T3 & T4 – Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - Cut to ground level in preparation for stump grinding. G4 – Leylandii Hedge (Cupressus × leylandii) - Reduce height by approximately 1 m to achieve a final height of around 1.5 m. G5 – Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1m back to previous reduction points. Current height 2.2m; final height approximately 1.2m.

3, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2025/2260Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
8 Dec 2025
Validated
8 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
19 Jan 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1 – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown reduction from current dimensions of 11m high × 11m wide to a final height and spread of approximately 7.5 m. T2 – Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) - crown lift to approximately 2m, removing only the necessary lower growth to provide clearance. T3 & T4 – Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - Cut to ground level in preparation for stump grinding. G4 – Leylandii Hedge (Cupressus × leylandii) - Reduce height by approximately 1 m to achieve a final height of around 1.5 m. G5 – Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1m back to previous reduction points. Current height 2.2m; final height approximately 1.2m.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2025/2260
Ward
Downs North
Parish
Chilham
Agent
Richard Hollands

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Application location

3, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

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Documents 7 of 7

DocumentPublishedAction
Sketch PlanPlan · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Decision Notice 16536.pdf · PDF12 Jan 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Trees T3 and T4Photographs and Photomontages8 Dec 2025View
Tree T1Photographs and Photomontages8 Dec 2025View
Tree T2Photographs and Photomontages8 Dec 2025View
Officer Report 16536.pdf · PDF12 Jan 2026View

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