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26/00047/TPO - Works to/Fell Tree covered by TPO Refused
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

TPO Ref: 2/TPO/00449 - Ancient Oak Tree -Sadly we recommend removal of this ancient oak tree due to bracket fungus and the extreme hollowing of the main stem and two main limbs, of which has caused stress fractures and severely affected the structural integrity of the tree. Unfortunately, due to the tree overshadowing neighbouring properties, if tree should fail due to (as previously explained above), there is a very high risk for damage to neighbouring properties. Please see evidence in the photos attached, which clearly show the structural issues as stated above. Therefore, we strongly advise removal of the tree to prevent the risk to occupied residential buildings with the fall range of this oak tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
15 Jun 2026
✗
Refused
2 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 24

Application forms 1

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Other documents 23

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Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Works to/Fell Tree covered by TPO
Postcode
PE38 0PA
Received
15 Jun 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Ward
Feltwell
Parish
Southery
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Aug 2026
Decision
TPO Decision Refuse
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
M&L Tree And Garden Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15011937
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2018 Approved
2/TPO/00449: Oak Reduce large branches by up to 4m and thin remaining canopy by up to 20%…
18/00093/TPO
2018 Approved
2/TPO/00449: Oak Reduce large branches by up to 4m and thin remaining canopy by up to 20%…
18/00093/TPO
2017 Approved
2/TPO/00449: T1 Oak Tree - Crown Raise over neighbours property to 4.5m and crown raise o…
17/00002/TPO
2017 Approved
2/TPO/00449: T1 Oak Tree - Crown Raise over neighbours property to 4.5m and crown raise o…
17/00002/TPO
Within ~100m

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2022 Approved
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2019 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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Single storey extension
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2016 Approved
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16/00350/F
2016 Approved
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16/00350/F
2023 Approved
Service Station 14 Westgate Street Southery Norfolk PE38 0PA
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23/01425/RM
2023 Approved
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23/01425/RM
2023 Approved
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19/00968/DISC_A
2023 Approved
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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%).

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings