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T1) Fig tree - (Ficus carica) - Proposed height reduction of 1.5m and lateral crown reduction of 1m to allow clearance from the neighbouring property. T2) Yew tree - (Taxus baccata) - Proposed 2m reduction in height, with the lateral spread pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape and kept clear of the boundary hedge. T3) Eucalyptus - Proposed crown reduction of 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to balance the crown. T4) Mulberry (Morus spp.) - Proposed crown reduction by approximately 2- 2.5 m in height and balanced lateral reduction; intention to rebalance the crown and ideally cut the tree back from the garage by approximately 2m. All works to contribute to ongoing maintenance and health of trees across the site.

Baillie Hall, The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3AT

Under ConsultationReference: NOT/2026/1863Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
15 Oct 2026
Validated
15 Oct 2026
Determination deadline
26 Nov 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1) Fig tree - (Ficus carica) - Proposed height reduction of 1.5m and lateral crown reduction of 1m to allow clearance from the neighbouring property. T2) Yew tree - (Taxus baccata) - Proposed 2m reduction in height, with the lateral spread pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape and kept clear of the boundary hedge. T3) Eucalyptus - Proposed crown reduction of 3m in height and 2m in lateral spread to balance the crown. T4) Mulberry (Morus spp.) - Proposed crown reduction by approximately 2- 2.5 m in height and balanced lateral reduction; intention to rebalance the crown and ideally cut the tree back from the garage by approximately 2m. All works to contribute to ongoing maintenance and health of trees across the site.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1863
Ward
Weald Central
Parish
Great Chart with Singleton
Agent
VOO Consulting

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Application location

Baillie Hall, The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3AT

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Photos of TreesSupporting Documents · PDF15 Oct 2026View
Sketch Location PlanPlan · PDF15 Oct 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF15 Oct 2026View

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