Verralls Oak, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9AP Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0127 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

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). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jan 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
TN27 9AP
Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
23 Jan 2026
Ward
Weald North
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Mar 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision level
Delegated Decision
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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
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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