The Marsh Harrier 259 Ipswich Road Norwich NR4 6DX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00602/TPO - Works to Trees Subject to TPO Approved

Proposal

Large oak tree encroaching onto the building, lamp posts, beer garden and parking bays risking structural damage and vehicle damage. To remove the epicormic growth form the lower stem of the oak and will then uplift the entire crown to approximately 3.5m while ensuring the natural shape of the tree is maintained, to remove all encroachment and onto the building and lamp posts and into the car park. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Approved
15 Jul 2026

Approved on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Norwich
Application type
Works to Trees Subject to TPO
Postcode
NR4 6DX
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Lakenham
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approved
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ground Control Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15014437
Env. assessment
No
Norwich
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#15 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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