Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0553 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
27 Mar 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
CT4 8BX
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
27 Mar 2026
Ward
Downs North
Case officer
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Target decision
8 May 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
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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