Flint House High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00112/TREECA - Works to/Fell Tree in Conservation Area Awaiting decision

Proposal

Oak tree to be removed as in sufficient decline with only 10% canopy growth. we would like to remove the tree due to its proximity to the driveway/access and poses a threat to life if was to fall. We would like to replace the tree with a new oak in its place. Please refer to T1,T2,T3 & T4… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Works to/Fell Tree in Conservation Area
Postcode
PE36 6LY
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Brancaster
Parish
Thornham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Norfolk Coastal Tree Care & Arboriculture Contactors

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15112252
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8.4/10
Excellent
#17 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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