Old Forge House, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4JB Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0347 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - Oak - crown reduction by 1.2m from 10m to 8.8m (prevent overhang of neighbour's property & provide more light). T2 - Magnolia - crown reduction by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m (prune away from property). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Feb 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice 94559.pdf PDF · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer Report 94559.pdf PDF · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Tree location Plan Plan · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Application Form · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
TN25 4JB
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Feb 2026
Ward
Downs West
Parish
Boughton Aluph
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Apr 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

13 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
To reduce Leylandii at side of house to ground level.
22/00161/TC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Knollys, The Green, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4JB
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed 8no solar panels to roof of side elevation.
PA/2025/1656
2025 Approved
Knollys, The Green, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4JB
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed 8no solar panels to roof of side elevation.
PA/2025/1656
2022 Approved
Samares, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HX
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed - single storey rear extension
22/00910/AS
2019 Approved
Farriers Ley, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HY
First floor side extension.
19/01135/AS
2019 Approved
Farriers Ley, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HY
First floor side extension.
19/01135/AS
2018 Approved
Ivy Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Description: One Silver Birch - Fell as infected with honey fungus, replace with Hawthorn…
18/00265/TC
2018 Approved
Ivy Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Description: One Silver Birch - Fell as infected with honey fungus, replace with Hawthorn…
18/00265/TC
2018 Approved
Boundary Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Proposed garden room & glazed front porch infill.
18/00422/AS
2018 Approved
Boundary Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Proposed garden room & glazed front porch infill.
18/00422/AS
2017 Approved
Farriers Ley, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HY
Erection of a two storey side extension following removal of existing garage and single s…
17/00523/AS
2017 Approved
Old Forge House, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Description: Tree 1: Leylandii - remove top 6 metres.
17/00077/TC
2016 Approved
Ivy Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JB
Description: Silver Birch - Fell as infected with honey fungus. Replace with Hawthorn.
16/00210/TC
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #146 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #75 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #146 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
106 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
991
Total decisions
123 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings