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T1 - Maple (rear garden adjacent to patio area) Crown reduction by up to 3 metres in height and up to 3 metres on the road-facing and neighbouring boundary sides to provide suitable clearance from the highway and neighbouring garden. Crown to be reduced evenly to suitable growth points retaining a flowing to maintain natural shape.Remove minor deadwood.T2 - Cherry (rear boundary adjacent to fence) Fell to ground level.Reason: Tree is in visible physiological decline with significant deadwood present and reduced vitality. It heavily overhangs the neighbouring property and is of Limited long term sustainability and amenity value. Removal proposed due to deterioration and potential risk of branch failure.Replacement planting: Proposed replacement: 1 no. Amelanchier lamarckii (or similar small ornamental species), 8-10cm girth, to be planted within the rear garden during the next planting season.

10 Magdalen Close Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3TA

Not publishedReference: TPA/26/0283Medway Council

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees
Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
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Local authority
Medway Council

Application overview

T1 - Maple (rear garden adjacent to patio area) Crown reduction by up to 3 metres in height and up to 3 metres on the road-facing and neighbouring boundary sides to provide suitable clearance from the highway and neighbouring garden. Crown to be reduced evenly to suitable growth points retaining a flowing to maintain natural shape.Remove minor deadwood.T2 - Cherry (rear boundary adjacent to fence) Fell to ground level.Reason: Tree is in visible physiological decline with significant deadwood present and reduced vitality. It heavily overhangs the neighbouring property and is of Limited long term sustainability and amenity value. Removal proposed due to deterioration and potential risk of branch failure.Replacement planting: Proposed replacement: 1 no. Amelanchier lamarckii (or similar small ornamental species), 8-10cm girth, to be planted within the rear garden during the next planting season.

Proposal details

Reference
TPA/26/0283
Alternative references
PP-14708162
Ward
Hempstead & Wigmore

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10 Magdalen Close Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3TA

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Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report30 Mar 2026View
TREES FELL/ PRUNE - APPR WITH CONDITIONSDecision Notice · PDF30 Mar 2026View
REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF16 Feb 2026View
SKETCH PLANDrawings16 Feb 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHDrawings16 Feb 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHDrawings16 Feb 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHDrawings16 Feb 2026View
PHOTOGRAPHDrawings16 Feb 2026View

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TREES FELL/ PRUNE - APPR WITH CONDITIONS
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