18 Christchurch Road Norwich NR2 2AE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00427/TCA - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Decided

Proposal

T1 Sweet Chestnut - re-pollard back to previous points. Currently 40ft tall and wide - remove approx 10ft of growth to 30ft tall and wide; T2 Beech - crown raise up to 18ft from ground; T3 Group of 3x Limes - reduce height to approximately 30ft and remove 2x large stems completely back to trunk. 2x stems on north east side pruned to low trunk. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Norwich
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
NR2 2AE
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Eaton
Case officer
Track to view
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
A Sillett Tree Surgeon

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14899468
Env. assessment
No
Norwich
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#10 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Norwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #78 out of 292. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Norwich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #13 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #34 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #78 of 292
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #16 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
25 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
34 decided
546
Total decisions
24 refused in 2025