3 Forge Lane Marshside Kent CT3 4EF

Decided CA/26/00070
Council
Date received
16 Jan 2026
Date validated
16 Jan 2026
Postcode
CT3 4EF

Description

T1- Plum, fell tree to ground level located on the left hand side of the paddock entrance viewed from the road. T2-Silver Birch, fell tree to ground level located in the paddock near the gate entrance. T3-Silver Birch, fell tree to ground level located in the paddock near the gate entrance. G1-silver birch, reduce, the crown by the selective removal of approximately 3 metres from branch tips, subject to suitable cutting points and live growth in each instance. The works will achieve an overall crown size reduction of approximately 25%. T4-walnut, fell the tree to ground level located at the back of the rear garden. T5-Twisted Willow, Pollard tree to a suitable point at 6-7m located at the back of the rear garden. T6-Wild Cherry, fell tree to ground level located on the edge of the car-park area. T7-Silver Birch, fell tree to ground level located in the rear garden. T8 & T9- Plum, fell tree to ground level located in the rear garden. T10-Hawthorn, fell tree to ground level located to the right hand side of the drive entrance.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#181 of 282

Canterbury is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 out of 282. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Canterbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #54 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 282
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #260 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #202 of 282
82%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
37 decided
978
Total decisions
65 refused in 2025