3 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6SU
Pending
OTH/2026/0474
Description
T1 - Ash - 3 metre crown reduction from 8m to 5m. T2 - Ash - Fell due to leaning over road. T3 - Lime - Pollard back to previous cuts T4 - 4 x sycamore tree's - 3metre crown reduction from 15m to approx 11m. Reason for works - to allow more light into property. We propose to replace with a Field maple within 3 metres of the Ash stump.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
8 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6SU
T1 Sycamore Crown lift to 5m Crown reduce by 2-3m back to previous points (Superseded spe…
2025
With conditions
8 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6SU
T1 Sycamore Crown lift to 5m Crown reduce by 2-3m back to previous points (Superseded spe…
2022
Withdrawn
1 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - single storey rear extension
2022
With conditions
1 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent TN25 6SU
Retrospective single storey rear extension
2022
With conditions
1 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: T1 Sweet Chestnut - Carry out crown lift (limbs <75mm dia) to 5m. T2 Sweet C…
2019
Approved
1 Harvest Cottages, Woolpack Hill, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RT
Proposed two storey side extension to replace existing single storey side extension
2019
Approved
1 Harvest Cottages, Woolpack Hill, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RT
Proposed two storey side extension to replace existing single storey side extension
2019
Approved
6 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Certificate of Lawful Development- Proposed- Demolish existing conservatory; replace with…
2019
Approved
6 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Certificate of Lawful Development- Proposed- Demolish existing conservatory; replace with…
2017
Approved
8 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: Sycamore Tree - Fell. Split down main trunk is unstable. Will replace with E…
2017
Approved
4 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: Variety of Conifer (overgrown bush). We wish to remove tree due to location…
2017
Approved
8 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: Tree 1 Sycamore: Cutting back maximum 3 metres overall reduction top and lat…
2017
Approved
3 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: To remove to ground level 1x conifer. Tree has outgrown surroundings and the…
2017
Approved
4 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SU
Description: To remove to ground 1 x conifer tree. This tree has outgrow its suroundings…
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
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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%).
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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