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G1 - Beech hedge - Cut back to previous historical cut to a height of 3 metres. Reason: The hedge is getting too big, and the owner of the house feels it needs to be reduced to a more manageable height. (EXEMPT WORK as is a SHRUB -G2 - Laurel shrub - Cut back to a height of 3 metres (just above the gutter height of the bungalow). Reason: the shrub is far too tall and needs a good prune)

Everglades, The Street, Mersham, TN25 6ND

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/1255Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
11 Sept 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

G1 - Beech hedge - Cut back to previous historical cut to a height of 3 metres. Reason: The hedge is getting too big, and the owner of the house feels it needs to be reduced to a more manageable height. (EXEMPT WORK as is a SHRUB -G2 - Laurel shrub - Cut back to a height of 3 metres (just above the gutter height of the bungalow). Reason: the shrub is far too tall and needs a good prune)

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1255
Ward
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
Parish
Mersham
Agent
Mr Shane Spearpoint

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Application location

Everglades, The Street, Mersham, TN25 6ND

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DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form · PDF15 Jul 2026View
Location Sketch PlanPlan31 Jul 2026View
Decision Notice · PDF9 Sept 2026View
Officer reportOfficer Report · PDF9 Sept 2026View

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