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Proposed works for 54 trees - species include, Oak, Ash , Sweet Chestnut, Cherry , Birch, Beech. Reason for works - all related specifically to public safety on the well used public site. Specific list of works per tree is found in the attached report. Replanting does not fit with the SSSI status of the site, allow for natural regeneration to occur and for many of the coppice stools regrow from the base.

Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve., Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HH

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2024/1521Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Tree Preservation Order - works related
Received
15 Aug 2024
Validated
15 Aug 2024
Determination deadline
10 Oct 2024
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed works for 54 trees - species include, Oak, Ash , Sweet Chestnut, Cherry , Birch, Beech. Reason for works - all related specifically to public safety on the well used public site. Specific list of works per tree is found in the attached report. Replanting does not fit with the SSSI status of the site, allow for natural regeneration to occur and for many of the coppice stools regrow from the base.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2024/1521
Ward
Saxon Shore;Weald South
Parish
Orlestone;Ruckinge;Ruckinge
Agent
Mr Piers Griffin

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Application location

Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve., Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HH

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
ApplicationApplication Form · PDF14 Aug 2024View
Officer Report 14424.pdf · PDF2 Oct 2024View
Tree Location Plan - PJC/6582/24/01/APlan · PDF14 Aug 2024View
Tree surveySupporting Documents · PDF14 Aug 2024View
Decision Notice 14424.pdf · PDF2 Oct 2024View

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