The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LP

Decision Made NOT/2026/0440
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN27 0LP

Description

T1) Yew - Height reduction by approx 3m, laterally reduce by approx 2m and aim to reduce the crown to a manageable size while retaining a natural, balanced canopy shape. T2) Holly - Fell to ground level, forwardly leaning over busy footpath area and neighbouring property. Tree has outgrown its surrounding location with signs of peeling bark and cracking. T3) Ash - Remove 1 x over extended limb and crown lift by 5 metres by removing 1 x lower limb. Overhanging public footpath and very close to neighbouring property and Yew Tree.

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