THE VICARAGE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB Data via plota.co.uk

Tree Work Application (TPO) - Approved PL/2026/0483/TRE - TRE Works to protected trees
Date received
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
IP25 6DB
Type
TRE Works to protected trees

Description

T1 - Horse Chestnut - ht 19.6m S 10m - To reduce the crown by 3m to reduce the lever arm effect. T3 - Sycamore - ht 18m - To pollard at 10m due to excessive lean towards neighbouring property T10 - Horse Chestnut - Ht 17 S 7m - To fell to a low stump or ground level due to excessive decay likely within the main stem from Ganoderma australe. T11 - Scots Pine - ht 16.8m - Dead to remove. T12 - Scots Pine - ht 15.7m - Heavy crown decline to fell tree. T13 - Sycamore - ht 14.7m - To remove the dead stems only. Data via plota.co.uk

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Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#14 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #216 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #32 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #84 of 296
54%
Minor dwellings approved
178 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
801
Total decisions
128 refused in the year to March 2026