G1 - Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) hedge. Proposed works - Reduce the height by approximately 4 - 4.5 metres , trim the garden-facing (inside) face to re-establish a uniform boundary line and square off the end nearest the house to provide suitable clearance from the building. Reason for works - Lack of maintenance has resulted in excessive height and encroachment towards property.
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Determination deadline
24 Jun 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council
Application overview
G1 - Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) hedge. Proposed works - Reduce the height by approximately 4 - 4.5 metres , trim the garden-facing (inside) face to re-establish a uniform boundary line and square off the end nearest the house to provide suitable clearance from the building. Reason for works - Lack of maintenance has resulted in excessive height and encroachment towards property.
Proposal details
Reference
NOT/2026/0848
Ward
Downs West
Parish
Boughton Aluph
Agent
Mr Wayne Elwell
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