Verralls Oak, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9AP

Decision Made NOT/2026/0127
Council
Date received
24 Jan 2026
Date validated
23 Jan 2026
Postcode
TN27 9AP

Description

0185 Common yew – prune back northern and eastern branches by up to 1.5m, back to fence line. 0186 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0187 Group of 2 no. damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0188 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0189 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0190 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0191 Sycamore - prune back branches overhanging parking bay and bin storage area on north-eastern side of crown by 3m from a length of 4m to 1m. 0192 - Sycamore - Dead, ivy-covered – dismantle fell close to ground level. 0193 Group of 2 no. mature and 1 no. young Leyland cypress trees - prune back north-eastern branches overhanging no.7 by up to 1.5m, retaining a green face. 0194 Group of 6 no. mature Leyland cypress trees - prune back north-eastern branches by up to 1.5m, retaining a green face. 0195 Leyland cypress – Small, dead - fell to ground level. 0196 Group of 2 no. mature Leyland cypress trees – top to a height of approximately 8m, retaining live branches on southern side of crown. 0197 Scots pine – install a dynamic cable brace (Cobra 4 ton) at a height of approximately 12m. 0198 Group of 2 no. Leyland cypress - top both trees to a height of approximately 7m. 0199 Leyland cypress – fell close to ground level. 0200 Hazel – coppice to main stool (0.5m height).

Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#87 of 282 councils
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Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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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
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 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