1 OCTAVIAN DRIVE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JG

Closed 26/0276/FH
Council
Date received
21 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
CT21 4JG

Description

Works to trees subject to TPO No 05 of 1993 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction reduce height by 4 metres and 2 metres laterally. T2 Oak cut back lateral branches approximately 2 metres.

7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282

Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #6 out of 282. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Shepway decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #196 of 282
107%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #6 of 282
13%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #6 of 282
61%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
42 decided
756
Total decisions
131 refused in 2025