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T1 - Oak tree - Crown Lifting: raise the crown by removing or reducing the lower lateral branches to achieve a ground clearance of approx. 15 meters, to allow more light into the garden and reduce overbearing presence on the property. The tree is approx. 30 meters in height, and the proposed clearance would retain a balanced upper crown.Lateral Branches: reduction overhanging property: Reduce the lateral spread of branches extending over our property to approx. 0.5 metres from the boundary line. Insuring that a balance and natural crown shape is maintained.Crown thinning: thin the crown by approx. 15% to improve air flow, reduce wind resistance and allow more light penetration, whilst retaining a balance upper crown.

4 Knole Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PJ

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
Received
1 Jun 2025
Validated
30 Jun 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Medway Council

Application overview

T1 - Oak tree - Crown Lifting: raise the crown by removing or reducing the lower lateral branches to achieve a ground clearance of approx. 15 meters, to allow more light into the garden and reduce overbearing presence on the property. The tree is approx. 30 meters in height, and the proposed clearance would retain a balanced upper crown.Lateral Branches: reduction overhanging property: Reduce the lateral spread of branches extending over our property to approx. 0.5 metres from the boundary line. Insuring that a balance and natural crown shape is maintained.Crown thinning: thin the crown by approx. 15% to improve air flow, reduce wind resistance and allow more light penetration, whilst retaining a balance upper crown.

Proposal details

Reference
TPA/25/1110
Alternative references
PP-14062855
Ward
Lordswood & Walderslade

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Application location

4 Knole Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PJ

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Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report5 Aug 2025View
TREES FELL/PRUNE - REFUSALDecision Notice · PDF5 Aug 2025View
Supporting DocumentsSupporting Documents30 Jun 2025View
REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF1 Jun 2025View
SKETCH PLANDrawings1 Jun 2025View
SCREENSHOTDrawings1 Jun 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Refusal
TREES FELL/PRUNE - REFUSAL
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