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Ashford planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Ashford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Ashford website

Collected application statistics

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41,653Searchable applications
583Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 23,257 approved or refused records
2,659Refused applications

20,598 approved · 2,659 refused · 2,340 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Dec 2005 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas44 mapped area records
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  1. Decision Made21/00028/TC

    Description: Maple (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5.5 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to car park entrance. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T2 and T3) - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Birches (T4 and T5) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1 metre in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 1.5-2 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 3no. Maples (T6, T7 and T8) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 6-7 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Trees in close proximity to building and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. Purple leaved Plum (T12) - Crown reduce by 1-1.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 5 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to pavement and road. Crown lift up to 2.5 metres from ground level. 2no. Elms (T14 and T16) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 8 metres and spread of 1.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Sycamore (T15) - Crown reduce by 2 metres in height and 1.5-2 metres in spread on all aspects, leaving a finished height of 10 metres and spread of 2-2.5 metres on all aspects. Tree in close proximity to building. Elder (T17) - Prune back from building by 1.5-2 metres, leaving a finished spread on eastern aspect of 1.5 metres

    Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LX

    Received 11 Feb 2021
  2. Decision Made21/00029/TP

    Description: Coppice Goat Willow tree

    71 Forest Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4GB

    Received 10 Feb 2021
  3. Decision Made21/00030/TP

    Description: T1 Oak - to fell due to tree dying and replant with Acer Palmatum

    4 Vineys Gardens, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7AZ

    Received 10 Feb 2021
  4. Decision Made21/00031/TP

    Description: Semi dismantle and make safe the fallen Ash tree in the church yard T1,Semi dismantle and make safe the Ash tree in the church yard , Reason for work - Tree has fallen at the rear of 18 Orchard Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

    St Michaels and All Angels Parish Church, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU

    Received 11 Feb 2021
  5. Decision Made21/00032/TC

    Description: Beech - cut back all round by 2.5m

    46 Upper Queens Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8HF

    Received 15 Feb 2021
  6. Decision Made21/00033/TC

    Description: Cut back the crown of the Mulberry tree in front garden (by the road hedge) by approximately 1.5m as it is blocking light to the property and is interfering with overhead wires leading to both 76A and 76 The Street.

    Maple Cottage, 76A The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0NA

    Received 17 Feb 2021
  7. Decision Made21/00034/TC

    Description: Revised proposal: Crown reduce sides by up to 2m and top by up to 3m leaving a natural-looking crown profile; Crown lift smaller diameter limbs (up to 75mm diameter) to 4 metres height from ground level. Superseded Specification: Field Maple 12m high, part of boundary hedgerow, reduce to hedge height 2.5 m high as causing excessive shading and the tree is growing far too large for its position

    7 Lower Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3SQ

    Received 17 Feb 2021
  8. Decision Made21/00035/TP

    Description: T1 Oak - thin the canopy by up to 30% and removal of epicormic growth. Material is to be removed from the canopy systematically with maximum diameter not exceeding 100mm. Crown reduction and lateral reduction to previous cut points approx 1.5-2 metres - as visible in photographs with a further lateral reduction of the eastern limbs of an additional 1m total reduction of east limbs approximately 2.5m, at points indicated in the submitted photograph.

    22 Forum Way, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RJ

    Received 18 Feb 2021
  9. Decision Made21/00036/TC

    Description: Pear tree to reduce height by half (current height 7.5m)

    Upper Field House, The Green, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3PB

    Received 22 Feb 2021
  10. Decision Made21/00037/TP

    Description: Reduction of canopy by 4-5m from the canopy extent at the western aspect of T70 at plot 40. Reduction to leave a maximum of 4m from the new dwelling. Remaining canopy to be reduced and lifted over the garden space if deemed necessary after the initial works are complete, essentially to rebalance the canopy if required.

    Land rear of Rose Cottage Farm, North Street, Biddenden, Kent

    Received 22 Feb 2021
  11. Decision Made21/00090/TP

    Description: Oak (T 2) Take down to 4m as tree is dying (estimate 60% dead already)

    Brambles, The Street, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LU

    Received 27 Apr 2021
  12. Decision Made21/00091/TP

    Description: Crown reduction to 3-4m above site of defect and accordingly reducing side limbs by a similar amount to retain some branching structure. Repeat works request to cut back to the reduction points three times within a ten year period without the need for further consent. (Superseded specification: T3 - To fell due to cracked crown as outlined and stated within arb report.)

    The Studio, Frogshole Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EY

    Received 30 Apr 2021
  13. Decision Made21/00140/TC

    Description: Remove 4x cedar trees at the front of the house due to excessive height. A holm oak hedge row is well established underneath to replace the cedars we wish to remove.

    172 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AE

    Received 12 Jul 2021
  14. Decision Made21/00141/TC

    Description: Ash T1 Remove large overhanging limb with structural defect. Reduce crown by approx 2-3M for amenity and encourage new growth throughout crown. T2 Cherry tree - 1-1.5m crown reduction

    3 Elmfield, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RE

    Received 12 Jul 2021
  15. Decision Made21/00174/TC

    Description: T1 - Sycamore. Cut back branches encroaching number 30 by 4.8 metres to fence line. Reason - stop interference with the neighbouring properties (30) gutter and roof line

    26 Albert Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8NX

    Received 17 Aug 2021
  16. Decision Made21/00175/TC

    Description: G1 - Macrocarpa x2 - fell, G2 Holly x2 - fell

    126A High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HT

    Received 17 Aug 2021
  17. Decision Made21/00176/TP

    Description: The tree shows evidence of a significant number of dead branches and over the years has grown to extend beyond my property boundary. It is proposed to lift the crown by 2m and reduce the overall height by 1.5m removing branches extending beyond the property boundaryALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

    17 Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PQ

    Received 17 Aug 2021
  18. Decision Made21/00177/TP

    Description: T3 Oak - reduce height by 4 metres and crown spread by 6 metres as pruning points allow. Prune on a triennial cycle to maintain at broadly reduced dimensions. Reason: clay shrinkage subsidence damage at 27 Oak Tree RoadALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

    27 Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QP

    Received 20 Aug 2021
  19. Decision Made21/00224/TP

    Description: Beech trees (T1) and (T2) - crown lifting both trees to 7m from ground level, to clear roof guttering and upstairs windows on both properties as well as protecting the houses from potential future damage.

    63 Upper Queens Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8HL

    Received 12 Oct 2021
  20. Decision Made21/00226/FC

    Description: Felling Licence Consultation 019/2525/2021 Coppice works with restocking proposalALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

    Park Wood, Station Road, Smeeth, Kent

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  21. Decision Made21/00227/TC

    Description: T1. Eucalyptus - Crown reduction by 3.5 to 4 meters. T2 & T3. Limes - Both trees have 3 to 4 meters of dead wood in the top canopy, Crown reduction by 6 to 7 meters.

    Garden House, Church Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EL

    Received 19 Oct 2021
  22. Decision Made21/00228/TC

    Description: T1 - Ash with dieback. To be felled to between ground level and 2m. T2 - Ash with dieback. To be felled to between ground level and 2m. T3 - ash with dieback. To be felled to between ground level and 2m. T4 - Ash with dieback. To be felled to between ground level and 2m.

    Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX

    Received 20 Oct 2021
  23. Decision Made21/00229/TC

    Description: T1 Lawsons Cypress- fell T2 Lawsons Cypress- fell

    5 Hambrook Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8EJ

    Received 20 Oct 2021
  24. Decision Made21/00038/TC

    Description: Oak tree sited in garden of Beachy House 4a, to crown lift to a height of approximately 5 metres, cut out dead wood where evident. (please note no height reduction is being undertaken). Purpose to reduce excessive shading to garden and maintain tree health

    Beachy House, Rothley Close, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LP

    Received 23 Feb 2021

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