Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7HL
Pending
NOT/2026/0945
Description
The Forestry Commission is currently assessing a tree felling proposal in Ashford BC where a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 18/1986, 7/1981 & 18/1986) is in place.
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
Owley Lodge, Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, TN30 7HL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement farm dwelling.
2024
With conditions
Owley Lodge, Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, TN30 7HL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement farm dwelling.
2023
Approved
Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, TN30 7HL
As part of the woodland management programme at Owley Farm a 10-year felling licence has…
2022
Approved
1 New Owley Cottages, Acton Lane, Wittersham, TN30 7HL
T1 English Oak of MWA Arb Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level. Owner to phys…
2018
Approved
Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HL
Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural development for the erection…
2018
Approved
Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HL
Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural development for the erection…
2017
Approved
2 New Owley Cottages, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HL
Description: T2 Oak remove as considered to be responsible for root induced clay shrinkag…
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%).
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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