Remove dying tree stem at Albion Place Gardens, Ramsgate
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Thanet Planning Committee on 14 Jan 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed removing a dying stem from one Cornelian Cherry, leaving a 30cm stub.
“LOCATION: 1No Cornelian Cherry (T291) - Remove dying stem, leaving 30cm stub.”
Officer report
The site and tree
The mature Cherry stood on the edge of Albion Place Gardens within the Ramsgate Conservation Area and had low amenity value compared with surrounding trees.
“The trees are situated within the Ramsgate Conservation Area, situated on the edge of Albion Place Gardens, and visible in the park and from Albion Place. The tree is a mature Cherry. In the context of the surrounding trees this one tree would be considered of low amenity value.”
Officer report
Earlier tree work
No prior works had been carried out on the trees.
“Thanet District Council (TDC) records indicate no prior works have been carried out on these trees.”
Officer report
Officers’ assessment
The proposed work was considered reasonable management for health and safety, with no need for a Tree Preservation Order.
“The proposed works include: 1No Cornelian Cherry (T291) - Remove dying stem, leaving a 30cm stub. These works appear to be reasonable management practices aimed at ensuring the health and safety of both the trees and the surrounding environment, while maintaining access and safety for pedestrians and vehicles.”
“The proposed works consist of the removal of one dead limb, which is deemed essential for the effective management of the trees, and do not significantly harm the amenity value of the site. As such there is considered to be no need to impose a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).”
Officer report
Notifications and consultation
A site notice was posted, no objections or concerns were received, and no consultations were undertaken.
“A site notice was posted near the site, and no letters of objection or concern have been received regarding the proposed works.”
“No consultations have been undertaken for this notice.”
Officer report
Officer recommendation
Officers recommended raising no objection because the work was reasonable and justified for safety while maintaining the area’s amenity.
“Considering the public location of the tree, its proximity to the highway and pavements, and the nature of the proposed works, it is not considered appropriate to impose a TPO. The works are reasonable and well justified to ensure health and safety while maintaining the amenity of the area. It is therefore recommended that Members raise no objection to the proposed works.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Matterface seconded raising no objection, and the motion was agreed.
“Councillor Rusiecki proposed and Councillor Matterface seconded the officer recommendation to RAISE NO OBJECTION the application.”
“When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.”
Minutes
Councillors at the meeting
- Helen CrittendenChairLabour
- Pat MakinsonLabour
- Steve AlbonLabour
- Martin BoydLabour
- Kristian BrightLabour
- Mike GarnerGreen
- Jennifer MatterfaceLabour
- Jack PackmanLabour
- Marc RattiganConservative
- George RusieckiConservative
- Rebecca WingGreen
- Joanne BrightSubstitute for GreenLabour
Also attending Tricia Austin Green, Abi Smith Green
Source: Plota analysis of the council's minutes; parties from the council's list of councillors.
Sources
- Thanet Planning Committee minutes, 14 January 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Thanet's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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