31 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
Pending
PL/2026/0762/TRE - TRE Works to protected trees
Description
T4- Oak - Current crown size 17x15m - Tip reduction (crown) of 2.5-3m in line with BS3998. Crown clean to remove all DDDDD limbs (TPO) T1 - Ash - Sectional fell clear and cut to near ground level (CA)
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Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
27a Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
Proposed construction of drop kerb for vehicle access to dwelling.
2025
With conditions
27a Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
Proposed construction of drop kerb for vehicle access to dwelling.
2025
Old School House Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
x 22 Leylandii conifer trees - fell to ground level and remove T23 - A large conifer - Fe…
2025
Old School House Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
x 22 Leylandii conifer trees - fell to ground level and remove T23 - A large conifer - Fe…
2024
Approved
27a Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
T1- Cedar- dismantle due to creating damp on property and problems with drainage.; T2- La…
2024
Approved
27a Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
T1- Cedar- dismantle due to creating damp on property and problems with drainage.; T2- La…
2023
Development Plot 582147 300293 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Norfolk,
Proposed New two-storey residential dwelling and creation of new vehicular access.
2023
Development Plot 582147 300293 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Norfolk,
Proposed New two-storey residential dwelling and creation of new vehicular access.
2020
With conditions
Development Plot 582147 300293 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Norfolk,
New two storey dwelling.
2020
With conditions
Development Plot 582147 300293 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Norfolk,
New two storey dwelling.
2020
Approved
29 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
7 Conifers within the garden to be removed
2020
Approved
29 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
7 Conifers within the garden to be removed
2019
Approved
26 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
Sycamore + 1 Dismantle to ground level leaning towards house
2019
Approved
26 Westgate Street, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BN
Sycamore + 1 Dismantle to ground level leaning towards house
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #8 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 292
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