Low Borrans The Street Denton CT4 6QZ

Pending TC/26/00050
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CT4 6QZ

Description

1) Three Hawthorn Trees (A) (B) & (C) L/H boundary currently 5 metres tall, all are infested with ivy which is strangling the subject trees and the weight of the ivy is destabilising the trees which are now listing away from upright. I propose to reduce the tree height to approximately 1.5 metres tall and remove the ivy which will encourage the trees to re-establish the hedgerow and continue to provide a habitat for local wildlife. 2) The R/H boundary hedgerow has increased in height to approximately 6 / 7 metres in recent years, creating shadow and restricting growth of other vegetation in the garden. The hedgerow includes two conifer Fir trees and an elderly apple tree. I propose to reduce the two Conifer Fir Trees (E) & (F) by 1.5 metres and also the apple tree (D) by 1.5 metres to encourage lower growth.

Dover
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#55 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Dover is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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Dover decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #111 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #102 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #67 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #86 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
88 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
62 decided
784
Total decisions
75 refused in 2025