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T1 - To re-pollard Lombardy Poplar tree in front garden to continue maintenance programT2, T3 & T4 - To crown reduce 3 contorted Willow trees by 1-2 metres (30%) in both height and lateral spread shaping into 1 crown on front boundary - overall crowns before 6 metres, after 4-5 metres.T5 & T6 - To reduce Willow and Prunus trees by 1-2 metres (20%) on front side boundary. Height before 6m, height after 4-5 metres.T7 & T8 - To crown reduce 2 Olive trees by up to 1 metre maximum (15% - 20%) into a similar size and shape as each other in front of property. Crowns before 4x3 metres and 4x4 metres, crowns after 3x3 and 3x3m

April Cottage The Leas Chestfield Kent CT5 3LB

DecidedReference: CA/26/00111Canterbury City Council

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April Cottage The Leas Chestfield Kent CT5 3LB

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Status
Decided
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Received
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Validated
23 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
6 Mar 2026
Local authority
Canterbury City Council

Application overview

T1 - To re-pollard Lombardy Poplar tree in front garden to continue maintenance programT2, T3 & T4 - To crown reduce 3 contorted Willow trees by 1-2 metres (30%) in both height and lateral spread shaping into 1 crown on front boundary - overall crowns before 6 metres, after 4-5 metres.T5 & T6 - To reduce Willow and Prunus trees by 1-2 metres (20%) on front side boundary. Height before 6m, height after 4-5 metres.T7 & T8 - To crown reduce 2 Olive trees by up to 1 metre maximum (15% - 20%) into a similar size and shape as each other in front of property. Crowns before 4x3 metres and 4x4 metres, crowns after 3x3 and 3x3m

Proposal details

Reference
CA/26/00111
Ward
Chestfield
Parish
Chestfield
Agent
A. Bird Tree Surgery Ltd

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Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF27 Feb 2026View
APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF23 Jan 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESPhoto23 Jan 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESPhoto23 Jan 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESPhoto23 Jan 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESPhoto23 Jan 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESPhoto · PDF23 Jan 2026View
SKETCH PLANDrawing · PDF23 Jan 2026View

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