3B, The Barn, Old Mill Court, Biddenden, TN27 8DD

Under Consultation OTH/2026/0477
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN27 8DD

Description

All trees are Field Maples. T1 - Lateral crown reduction - East-facing side to 1m from house - Remove 3m, leaving finished length 3m and height reduction by 6 metres to 12 metres - reason: Overhanging roof T2 - Crown lift to 4m from ground level and height reduction from 8 metres to 16 metres - reason: Excessive shading. T4 - Crown lift to 4m from ground level.

Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,007
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025