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5 day notice - Oak Tree - To Fell - Tree has been assessed after a branch fell, arborist observed canker and stated the tree is in decline, advising its immediate removal for safety due to possible danger to life.

John Mayne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/1209Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area - Dead or Dangerous
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

5 day notice - Oak Tree - To Fell - Tree has been assessed after a branch fell, arborist observed canker and stated the tree is in decline, advising its immediate removal for safety due to possible danger to life.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1209
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden
Agent
Colin North

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Application location

John Mayne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Initial photos of tree from distance with limb on the groundPhotographs and Photomontages6 Jul 2026View
Location Plan - John Mayne C of E Primary SchoolPlan · PDF6 Jul 2026View
Final Officer Report13 Jul 2026View
Initial photos of tree with limb on the groundPhotographs and Photomontages6 Jul 2026View
Photo showing disease/cankerPhotographs and Photomontages7 Jul 2026View
Decision Notice · PDF13 Jul 2026View
Arborist reportSupporting Documents · PDF7 Jul 2026View
Fallen tree limbPhotographs and Photomontages7 Jul 2026View
Tree woundPhotographs and Photomontages7 Jul 2026View
Photo showing disease/canker and woundPhotographs and Photomontages7 Jul 2026View

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