Hylands, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BA
Under Consultation
OTH/2026/0455
Description
5no Scotts Pine - T1, T2, T3, T4 & T5 - Section fell to ground level – 2 trees have already failed. Reason for works: The trees are unbalanced with all the limb weight over the house causing concern about safety especially during high winds. Re-planting with Laurel that will be managed .
6/10
Planning Authority Score
#92 of 282
Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #156 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #157 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #47 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,007
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025