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T6 Yew 1. Crown reduce top section of crown by up to 4m 2. Crown reduce sides by up to 2.5m 3. Crown lift to 4m over garden and footway and 5.2m over highway T7 Yew 1. Crown reduce top section of crown by 4-5m 2. Crown reduce sides by up to 2.5 but with due regard for where the crown has been pruned back over the neighbouring garden which will not require pruning. 3. Crown lift to 4m over garden and ensure that 1.5m clearance is achieved to and over the garage structure. The crowns should be reduced to form a natural profile as far as is possible and the finished height and proportions of the trees to be broadly similar. The crown lifting should not involve the removal of any limbs >100mm diameter. (Superseded spec - T6 - Yew (Taxus Baccata) - Crown reduction - height by 8m from 17m to 9m and width by 5m from 12m to 7m. Reason for works - Tree is too large for its current location and is causing root damage to the garage (See supporting statement) T7 - Yew (Taxus Baccata): remove tree. Reason for works - Tree is too large for its current location and is causing damage to the garage roof (See supporting statement). Proposed replacement planting with a multi-stem Betula Pendula (Silver birch):)

46 The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JH

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2026/1419Ashford Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Tree Preservation Order - works related
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
16 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
11 Nov 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

T6 Yew 1. Crown reduce top section of crown by up to 4m 2. Crown reduce sides by up to 2.5m 3. Crown lift to 4m over garden and footway and 5.2m over highway T7 Yew 1. Crown reduce top section of crown by 4-5m 2. Crown reduce sides by up to 2.5 but with due regard for where the crown has been pruned back over the neighbouring garden which will not require pruning. 3. Crown lift to 4m over garden and ensure that 1.5m clearance is achieved to and over the garage structure. The crowns should be reduced to form a natural profile as far as is possible and the finished height and proportions of the trees to be broadly similar. The crown lifting should not involve the removal of any limbs >100mm diameter. (Superseded spec - T6 - Yew (Taxus Baccata) - Crown reduction - height by 8m from 17m to 9m and width by 5m from 12m to 7m. Reason for works - Tree is too large for its current location and is causing root damage to the garage (See supporting statement) T7 - Yew (Taxus Baccata): remove tree. Reason for works - Tree is too large for its current location and is causing damage to the garage roof (See supporting statement). Proposed replacement planting with a multi-stem Betula Pendula (Silver birch):)

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2026/1419
Ward
Charing
Parish
Charing

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46 The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JH

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DocumentPublishedAction
Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF6 Aug 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF6 Aug 2026View
Photo - Trees T6 & T7Supporting Documents6 Aug 2026View
Decision Notice · PDF29 Oct 2026View
Photos - Proposed WorksSupporting Documents · PDF6 Aug 2026View
OTH 2026 1419 Final Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF29 Oct 2026View
Supporting StatementSupporting Documents · PDF16 Sept 2026View
PhotosSupporting Documents · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Aerial Tree Location PlanPlan6 Aug 2026View

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