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Planning application documents: what to read first
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46 The Moat, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JH
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Council sourceT6 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 (Superseded spec - T6 - Yew (Taxus Baccata) - Crown reduction - height by 8m from 17m to 9m and width by 5m from 12m to 7m.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):)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Photo - Trees T6 & T7Supporting Documents | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 29 Oct 2026 | View |
| Photos - Proposed WorksSupporting Documents · PDF | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| OTH 2026 1419 Final Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 29 Oct 2026 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| PhotosSupporting Documents · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Aerial Tree Location PlanPlan | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
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