The Old Rectory County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Pending
PL/2026/0460/TCA - TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
Description
At the rear of the house there is an avenue of American walnut trees which it is proposed to thin down to the best trees. This will involve removing every other tree to achieve a better spacing and allow the proper development of the canopies of...
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Historical activity at this location
31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
T1 and T2 are mature beech trees, approximately 25m in height. The stems are 5m apart and…
2025
Approved
T1 and T2 are mature beech trees, approximately 25m in height. The stems are 5m apart and…
2023
Approved
Area 1 is a small block of deciduous trees It is proposed to thin back to the better stem…
2023
Approved
Area 1 is a small block of deciduous trees It is proposed to thin back to the better stem…
2022
Approved
T1-T6 is a group of Golden Leylandii trees situated on the western boundary of the proper…
2022
Approved
T1-T6 is a group of Golden Leylandii trees situated on the western boundary of the proper…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
The Chapel County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Mature chestnut tree (conked) , no longer growing, has once clearly been topped and subse…
2025
The Chapel County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Mature chestnut tree (conked) , no longer growing, has once clearly been topped and subse…
2024
With conditions
The Chapel County School NR20 5LE
Proposed self-build erection of 1 dwelling on land associated with the Chapel.
2024
With conditions
The Chapel County School NR20 5LE
Proposed self-build erection of 1 dwelling on land associated with the Chapel.
2023
Refused
Development Plot 599398 322679 County School, Bintree, Norfolk,
Demolition of two agricultural outbuildings and to be replaced with 1no. self-build dwell…
2023
Refused
Development Plot 599398 322679 County School, Bintree, Norfolk,
Demolition of two agricultural outbuildings and to be replaced with 1no. self-build dwell…
2023
With conditions
Forest Lodge County School NR20 5LE
Change of use of land to garden, erection of ground mount solar panels & 1.3m high post a…
2023
With conditions
Forest Lodge County School NR20 5LE
Change of use of land to garden, erection of ground mount solar panels & 1.3m high post a…
2022
Approved
The Old Rectory County School NR20 5LE
Trees T1 - T6 Acer spp. larger, mature trees to the east. The stems of T3, T4, T5 and T6…
2022
Approved
The Old Rectory County School NR20 5LE
Trees T1 - T6 Acer spp. larger, mature trees to the east. The stems of T3, T4, T5 and T6…
2022
With conditions
Wensum Lodge County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Construction of a single storey detached annex, to replace existing large workshop/ garag…
2022
With conditions
Wensum Lodge County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Construction of a single storey detached annex, to replace existing large workshop/ garag…
2021
Approved
The Chapel County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Remove fallen trees, make safe others by removal of dead wood and damaged/hanging branche…
2021
Approved
The Chapel County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
Remove fallen trees, make safe others by removal of dead wood and damaged/hanging branche…
2021
With conditions
County School Station County School, North Elmham, Norfolk,
Retrospective Planning Application for installation and operation of 3 inch/5 inch gauge…
2021
With conditions
County School Station County School, North Elmham, Norfolk,
Retrospective Planning Application for installation and operation of 3 inch/5 inch gauge…
2021
Approved
Wensum Lodge County School NR20 5LE
The garden behind the house has become overgrown with mainly self sown multi-stemmed syca…
2021
Approved
Wensum Lodge County School NR20 5LE
The garden behind the house has become overgrown with mainly self sown multi-stemmed syca…
2021
Approved
Wensum Lodge County School NR20 5LE
The east bank of the river has a number of willow trees growing out from or close to the…
2021
Approved
Wensum Lodge County School NR20 5LE
The east bank of the river has a number of willow trees growing out from or close to the…
2021
Approved
Bintree Hill House County School Bintree NR20 5LE
Beech (T1) - fell because of poor form and proximity to poultry buildings. Tree has been…
2020
Approved
Dell View County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
T 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 are all Sycamores. Most are multi stemmed and of poor form several having…
2020
Approved
Dell View County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
T 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 are all Sycamores. Most are multi stemmed and of poor form several having…
2018
With conditions
Forest Lodge,County School Bintree NR20 5LE
Proposed disabled annex, rear hobby room extension, relocation of entrance porch and new…
2018
With conditions
Forest Lodge,County School Bintree NR20 5LE
Proposed disabled annex, rear hobby room extension, relocation of entrance porch and new…
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
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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
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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