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T1) Yew - Height reduction by approx 3m, laterally reduce by approx 2m and aim to reduce the crown to a manageable size while retaining a natural, balanced canopy shape. T2) Holly - Fell to ground level, forwardly leaning over busy footpath area and neighbouring property. Tree has outgrown its surrounding location with signs of peeling bark and cracking. T3) Ash - Remove 1 x over extended limb and crown lift by 5 metres by removing 1 x lower limb. Overhanging public footpath and very close to neighbouring property and Yew Tree.

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

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/0440Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
27 Apr 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1) Yew - Height reduction by approx 3m, laterally reduce by approx 2m and aim to reduce the crown to a manageable size while retaining a natural, balanced canopy shape. T2) Holly - Fell to ground level, forwardly leaning over busy footpath area and neighbouring property. Tree has outgrown its surrounding location with signs of peeling bark and cracking. T3) Ash - Remove 1 x over extended limb and crown lift by 5 metres by removing 1 x lower limb. Overhanging public footpath and very close to neighbouring property and Yew Tree.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/0440
Ward
Charing
Parish
Charing
Agent
VOO Consulting

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Application location

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

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Supporting Photos: The Old Vicarage Market PlaceSupporting Documents · PDF6 Mar 2026View
Decision Notice 10428.pdf · PDF24 Apr 2026View
Tree Location PlanSupporting Documents · PDF6 Mar 2026View
Officer Report 10428.pdf · PDF24 Apr 2026View
ApplicationApplication Form · PDF6 Mar 2026View

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Decision Notice 10428.pdf
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