Lympne Castle, The Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LQ

Under Consultation 26/0594/FH
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
CT21 4LQ

Description

Works to trees subject to TPO No. 02 of 1959, T2 Beech fell and grind out stump. T3 Beech remove 175mm diameter deadwood over road, north side of trunk at 9 metres. G4 Beech every 3 years removal of regrowth of secondary laterals only to ensure 1.5 metres clearance from proposed Events Hall. T5 Horse Chestnut fell and grind out stump. T16 Ash fell and grind out stump. G29 Scots Pine, Sever Ivy in two places c.30cm apart and allow to dieback. Crown lift to 5.5 metres over road. W26 Sycamore & Scots Pine, sever ivy stems c.30cm apart and allow ivy to dieback. Remove deadwood over road. Crown lift to 5.5 metres over road.

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