The Old Rectory Knapton Road Swafield North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0RP Data via plota.co.uk

TW/26/1268 - Tree works subject to a TPO Approved

Proposal

G1 - Crown lift to 4.5m on all trees overhanging the drive on trees with in 3m of the drive. Allow clearance for access. G2 - Various trees/hedging - Clear B.T. wire. G3 - Group of dying Acacias - Fell. Poor condition. G4 - Various trees overhanging barn - Clear buliding by 2m. Rubbing on building. T1 - Yew - Reduce sides by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m. Overhanging conservatory. G5 - Group of Conifers - Reduce height from 22m to 14m. Blocking light. T2 - Bay - Coppice at 1m. Poor condition. T3 - Laurel - Coppice at 1m. Poor condition. T4 - Acacia - Fell. Poor condition. G6 - 2x Beech, 1x Redwood - Crown lift to 4.5m over lawn. Allow more light to the lawn. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Approved
23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree works subject to a TPO
Postcode
NR28 0RP
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
Trunch
Parish
Swafield
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
R Bell UK Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15003874
Env. assessment
No
North Norfolk
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#112 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Norfolk ranks #140 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Norfolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #41 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #58 of 292
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #140 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #183 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
131 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
32 decided
877
Total decisions
52 refused in 2025