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T1: Horse Chestnut: Section dismantle to ground level and remove the stump. - The tree is starting to lift the tarmac, causing a trip hazard due to the tree being surrounded by tarmac. The tree also recently had a large limb fail, with possible decay in the crown. The church is happy to replant a new horse chestnut in a more suitable location.

Church Of St Michael The Archangel, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QD

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/1693Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
18 Sept 2026
Validated
18 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
30 Oct 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1: Horse Chestnut: Section dismantle to ground level and remove the stump. - The tree is starting to lift the tarmac, causing a trip hazard due to the tree being surrounded by tarmac. The tree also recently had a large limb fail, with possible decay in the crown. The church is happy to replant a new horse chestnut in a more suitable location.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1693
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Agent
Mr Nathan Bridgland

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Application location

Church Of St Michael The Archangel, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QD

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DocumentPublishedAction
Tree Location PanPlan · PDF17 Sept 2026View
Decision Notice · PDF23 Oct 2026View
NOT 2026 1693 Final Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF23 Oct 2026View
ApplicationApplication Form · PDF17 Sept 2026View

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