Verge Outside 40 Margaret Paston Avenue Norwich NR3 2LT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00477/TCA - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Crataegus sp. - Crown height reduction from 8m to 5m above ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 May 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Norwich
Application type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
NR3 2LT
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
Mile Cross
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approved
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14935377
Env. assessment
No
Norwich
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#15 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Norwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #39 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #68 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #24 of 296
94%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
38 decided
538
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026