Ripple Lodge Chapel Lane Ripple Deal CT14 8JG
Awaiting decision
TC/26/00049
Description
t1 - Sweet Chestnut - tree is showing multiple signs of dysfunction and thoughts. Heavy woodpecker activity indicates white rot within the main structural stem. Tree now poses an unacceptable risk to the users of the garden below notably as a function is planned beneath the tree with tens of guests. - advice - fell to ground level
6.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#53 of 282
Dover is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #84 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Dover decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #99 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #84 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
88 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
62 decided
784
Total decisions
75 refused in 2025