Buddleia Cottage 21 West End Northwold THETFORD Norfolk IP26 5LE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00044/TREECA - Works to/Fell Tree in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Sycamore - Reduce back to previous point by 3.5 metres in height, leaving at 8 metres. Reduce the side by 3.5 metres, leaving at 5 metres. Crown thin 20%. REASON : To maintain the Sycamore at a suitable height for its surroundings Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Approved
21 Apr 2026

Approved on 21 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Works to/Fell Tree in Conservation Area
Postcode
IP26 5LE
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Methwold
Parish
Northwold
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Apr 2026
Decision
Tree Application - No objection
Decision date
21 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Akers Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14770554
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8.4/10
Excellent
#17 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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