Apple Tree Cottage, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HY

Decision Made NOT/2026/0219
Council
Date received
4 Mar 2026
Date validated
4 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN25 4HY

Description

T1 - Field Maple - Fell - The tree stands immediately beside an existing residential driveway and significantly restricts visibility to the right for drivers exiting onto the public highway. The tree’s roots were partially exposed and disturbed when the historic driveway entrance was widened several years ago. This has affected root protection and may compromise the tree’s long‑term stability and suitability for retention in close proximity to the highway and driveway. Replacement planting of an appropriate species in a less constrained and safer location within the garden is proposed.

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