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T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property)

Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/0553Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property)

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/0553
Ward
Downs North

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Application location

Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

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DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form · PDF27 Mar 2026View
Photograph S4Supporting Documents27 Mar 2026View
Decision Notice7 May 2026View
Officer Report 84243.pdf · PDF7 May 2026View
Photograph T1 & T2Supporting Documents27 Mar 2026View
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF27 Mar 2026View
Photograph T3Supporting Documents27 Mar 2026View

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