THETFORD LIBRARY, 2 Raymond Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EA

Pending PL/2026/0516/TCA - TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP24 2EA
Type
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area

Description

T1 - Apple Tree - 4 m (height) 6.5 m (spread) 590 mm (dbh) - Reduce crown - height and spread by approximately 1-2m by remove young upright wands leaving all old wood and pendulous canopy structures in place *Tree report enclosed

7.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#21 of 282

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #210 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #82 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 282
54%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
1 decided
799
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025