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T1/2 Sycamore group. Removal including stump grinding/ eco plug herbicide due to decay in stem most likely due to past topping/ pollarding. Continued loss of limbs and proximity to adjacent buildings and property. Full report attached. Replant with Yew hedge, Prunus and Horse Chestnut.

Chessenden House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8NB

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2023/1056Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
6 Jun 2023
Validated
8 Jun 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1/2 Sycamore group. Removal including stump grinding/ eco plug herbicide due to decay in stem most likely due to past topping/ pollarding. Continued loss of limbs and proximity to adjacent buildings and property. Full report attached. Replant with Yew hedge, Prunus and Horse Chestnut.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2023/1056
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Agent
Mr Robin Homewood

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Application location

Chessenden House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8NB

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Report 10567.pdf · PDF19 Jul 2023View
Outbuildings Plan as Proposed - CHS/OB/0622/03 Rev APlan · PDF6 Jun 2023View
Site Survey - r1653/200Plan · PDF6 Jun 2023View
Decision Notice 10567.pdf · PDF19 Jul 2023View
Addendum to BH 220439 R - Visual Assessment of Sycamore GroupSupporting Documents · PDF6 Jun 2023View
Application FormApplication · PDF6 Jun 2023View

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Decision Notice 10567.pdf
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