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Planning application documents: what to read first
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SANDGATE MANOR, 46 MILITARY ROAD, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3BH
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Council sourceWorks to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 1978, comprising of: T1, T2, T4, T6, T7, T8 Holm Oak crown reduction of 1 metre. T3 trim to ground level. T5 Holm Oak, removal of horizontal sucker from ground level. T9 Turkey Oak, remove dead section of lefthand branch (150-200mm diameter). T10 - T12 Yew Tree crown lift, trimming lower branches to 4-5 metres from ground level. T13 Holm Oak trim branches, remove dead branch (approximately 250-200mm in diameter). T14 Mixed Hedge reduce to 6ft in height and trim sides. T15 - T19 Sycamores trim lower branches and reduce overhanging branches. T20 Sycamore, trim lower branches, remove horizontal branch (approximately 150-200mm in diameter). T21 Bay trim, shape and reduce height by approximately 500mm. T22 Yew trim lower branches approximately 4 metres from ground level. T24 Lime of Beech, trim lower branches to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T26 Holm Oak lift crown to approximately 3 metres from ground level. T27 Beech hedge, reduce height to 2 metres . T29 Sweet Chestnut crown lift to approximately 3-4 metres from ground level.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| TPO List of Tree Species (R) · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice TPO.pdf · PDF | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Tree Location · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Form (r) · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Neighbour Letters · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sandgate Parish Council CommentEmail · PDF | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Photos of TreesPhoto · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
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