1 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0893 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 – Unknown deciduous species Prune to suitable growth points to reduce the overall height to approximately 5 metres and reduce lateral spread to approximately 3 metres, while retaining a natural and balanced crown form. Tree is considered too large for its surrounding area and is situated directly adjacent to the boundary fence line. Works proposed to reduce end weight and maintain the tree at a more suitable size for its location. T2 – Sycamore Fell to ground level. Tree is considered too large for the surrounding area and is contributing to excessive shading and overcrowding. T3 – Sycamore Reduce crown back to suitable growth points, reducing the overall height to approximately 13 metres and reducing lateral branch spread by approximately 1–1.5 metres, bringing the lateral spread to approximately 2.5 - 3 metres where appropriate. Retention of T3 is recommended in preference to T2, as it is considered the better specimen of the two adjoining trees. T4 – Holly Fell to ground level. Small suppressed tree located in close proximity to adjacent trees with limited light and poor form. Removal proposed due to limited amenity value and overcrowding. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
TN25 4LQ
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Ward
Downs West
Parish
Westwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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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%).

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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