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T1 - Mature plum tree - requires felling due to the tree's heavy lean and evidence of movement causing damage to the adjacent retaining wall and surrounding foundations, removal is recommended before further structural damage or tree failure occurs T2 - Ash - Crown reduction from 18 metres to 9 metres. These works are intended to reduce the risk of limb failure, lessen the likelihood of contact with the adjacent barn roof and create a stronger, safer crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural appearance.

Box Cottage, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AD

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/1302Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 - Mature plum tree - requires felling due to the tree's heavy lean and evidence of movement causing damage to the adjacent retaining wall and surrounding foundations, removal is recommended before further structural damage or tree failure occurs T2 - Ash - Crown reduction from 18 metres to 9 metres. These works are intended to reduce the risk of limb failure, lessen the likelihood of contact with the adjacent barn roof and create a stronger, safer crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural appearance.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1302
Ward
Weald Central
Agent
Mr Mervyn Spates

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Application location

Box Cottage, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AD

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice · PDF4 Sept 2026View
Photo - T1 Plum TreeSupporting Documents · PDF21 Jul 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF21 Jul 2026View
Photo - T2 Ash TreeSupporting Documents · PDF21 Jul 2026View
Officer reportOfficer Report · PDF4 Sept 2026View

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