Stuart House 38 Delf Street Sandwich CT13 9HD

Decided TC/26/00027
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
4 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT13 9HD

Description

T1 - Irish Yew- to reduce by 1/3 (approx 3m) Reason - large tree on boundary wall overhanging Delf Street. T2 - Holly- reducing by maximum of 1m in all directions Reason - repeat of previous pruning to maintain tree and aesthetic appeal. T3 - Silver Birch - to remove as too close to boundary wall and likely to cause damage to wall and to remove a nuisance from neighbouring property. G1 - Tree and shrubs forming hedge like screen along front boundary wall with Delf Street - to cut back all overhanging growth above Delf Street back to the vertical face of the inside of the wall.

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