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T16 - Ash - Fell tree to ground level. Reason: The tree is to be removed due to significant wood decay with associated cankers within its trunk and at the bases of its main stems to remove the significant risk and consequences of failure it currently poses to pedestrians and road users of North Street and nearby occupants. To be replaced with Hornbeam.

Land north-east of 74 North Street, North Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AE

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2026/0408Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Tree Preservation Order - works related
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
3 Jun 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T16 - Ash - Fell tree to ground level. Reason: The tree is to be removed due to significant wood decay with associated cankers within its trunk and at the bases of its main stems to remove the significant risk and consequences of failure it currently poses to pedestrians and road users of North Street and nearby occupants. To be replaced with Hornbeam.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2026/0408
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden
Agent
Mr Simon Jones

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Application location

Land north-east of 74 North Street, North Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AE

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Documents 7 of 7

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Report 13254.pdf · PDF15 May 2026View
Schedule of Tree WorksSupporting Documents · PDF2 Mar 2026View
Replanting details · PDF4 Jun 2026View
Tree Removal Plan SJA TRP 26029-061aPlan · PDF8 Apr 2026View
Tree Survey ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF2 Mar 2026View
Decision Notice 13254.pdf · PDF15 May 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF2 Mar 2026View

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