29 Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6JE

Under Consultation 26/0738/FH/TCA
Council
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
12 May 2026
Postcode
CT21 6JE

Description

Works to tree in conservation area comprising of T1 Magnolia crown reduction and thinning to reduce the vertical growth by 3 metres. Lateral thinning to reduce diameter by 2 metres. Light pruning to the central elements to allow more light and air to the centre of tree. Remove damaged branches.

Shepway
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#32 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #7 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #7 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