31 Thieves Bridge Road Watlington King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00032/TPO - Works to/Fell Tree covered by TPO Refused

Proposal

2/TPO/00246: T1 Lime Tree - 20 metres high,10 metre off. T2 Chestnut Tree - 15 metres high, 2 metres off. T3 Lime Tree - 20 metres high needs, 10 metres off. T4 Pine Tree - 15 metres high needs 3 metres off. T5 Pine Tree - 2 metres off or fell ,due to only very small growth at top. To be pruned back in order to enhance safety. This recommendation is due to low hanging branches, some of which have recently fallen as they were very heavy, with some overhanging a neighbouring property… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Refused
15 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Works to/Fell Tree covered by TPO
Postcode
PE33 0HL
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Watlington
Parish
Watlington
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
TPO Decision Refuse
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 1 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14843358
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8.4/10
Excellent
#17 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Kings Lynn is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #20 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Kings Lynn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #133 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #82 of 296
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #20 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #41 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
261 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,216
Total decisions
131 refused in the year to March 2026