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T1 Aspen Poplar Cut back larger diameter limb to the NW aspect that is over the garden of 4 Vesper Court to a point just beyond where the right angle branch issues from it. Cut back the discussed smaller diameter branches over garden of 4 Vesper Court by approximately 2-3 metres to appropriate growth points. Prune the hanging smaller diameter branches by approximately one metre. Target prune stub and fractured limbs as identified.

4, Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2026/1141Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
18 Aug 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T1 Aspen Poplar Cut back larger diameter limb to the NW aspect that is over the garden of 4 Vesper Court to a point just beyond where the right angle branch issues from it. Cut back the discussed smaller diameter branches over garden of 4 Vesper Court by approximately 2-3 metres to appropriate growth points. Prune the hanging smaller diameter branches by approximately one metre. Target prune stub and fractured limbs as identified.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2026/1141
Agent
Mr Ben Topping

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Application location

4, Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form · PDF29 Jun 2026View
Canopy image 1Photographs and Photomontages · PDF7 Jul 2026View
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF7 Jul 2026View
Canopy image 2Photographs and Photomontages · PDF7 Jul 2026View
Decision Notice · PDF21 Aug 2026View
Final Officer Report21 Aug 2026View

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