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TPA/26/1193RefuseLast updated 08/08/2026, 23:24

Crown reduction works are proposed for an oak tree and a sweet chestnut tree to maintain good urban forestry practice.

TPO Prune and/or Fell Trees

Magdalen Close, Gillingham ME7

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Oak (T1) - previously pollarded at 9m above tree base. Reduce height from 24m to 18m. Reduce western canopy from 8m to no less than 5m. Sweet Chestnut (T2) - previously pollarded at 14m above tree base. Substantial dead wood around previous prune points supporting upper canopy. Reduce height from 22m to 13m. Reason for works - good urban forestry practice.

Application Timeline

Application Registered23/06/2026

Application Validated23/06/2026

Decision Made05/08/2026

Decision Issued05/08/2026

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Craig Chisholm

Craig Chisholm Tree Surgery Ltd

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