4 Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/1247 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Scotts Pine - Fell Reason for works - Tree is on front driveway and drops on cars parked under. Recommended planting a new tree more suited to front driveway. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jul 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
TN27 8LZ
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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