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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Full removal of tree due to multiple trunks, respawned growth following historic tree works (previous owners). Tree has 20+ trunks (see images 1 and 2), has damaged boundary stone wall, tree needs removing to repair boundary wall. Tree will be replaced with a Walnut tree (or alternative if planning advise on particular species). The garden has a mature apple tree (02), 5yr old (approximate) pear tree (03) and in the last year x3 fruit trees (2x apple and 1x cherry) have been planted by the current owner (04, 05, 06).
Proposal details
- Reference
- NP26/0509
- Parish
- Ashford
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20 Lees Bank, 20 Greaves Lane, Ashford In The Water, DE45 1QH
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - 18-05-2026.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Sketch Plan (Ref-01) - 18-05-2026.docxCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Tree image 01 - 18-05-2026.jpgCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Tree image 02 - 18-05-2026.jpgCouncil document | Not published | View |
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Decision & conditions
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