1 Fernbank Cottages Church Lanes Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DD Data via plota.co.uk

TW/26/1712 - Tree works subject to a TPO Decided

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore Due to its close proximity to the dwelling and conservatory, and its overhang of those habitable spaces, the scale, mass and foliage density of the tree creates an oppressive feeling of intrusion and encroachment to the residents. either a) Remove the five identified lower branches on the north, northeast and northwest aspect of the lower canopy at the points shown (mainly back to the main stem), with resulting pruning cuts not to exceed 200mm (annotated with red shading). The effect of these targeted branch removals is to simultaneously implement a crown lift and lateral reduction to the north, bringing the canopy away from the conservatory and roof structure while maintaining the prominence of the remaining canopy in views of the skyline from the north and south. or b) Remove Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Aug 2026
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Validated
12 Aug 2026
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Split Decision
28 Sept 2026

Split Decision on 28 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Sept 2026

Site constraints 8

Nutrient neutrality catchment: River Wensum SAC
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Fakenham conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Public footpath about 24 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Special area of conservation about 423 m away: River Wensum; 4 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; SSSI about 423 m away: River Wensum SSSI; Inside the Fakenham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £260,000 in May 2024. Terraced house, freehold.

13 May 2024£260,000
16 November 2015£192,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area85 m² (915 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (71 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2015, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Tree works subject to a TPO
Postcode
NR21 9DD
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Lancaster South
Parish
Fakenham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Split Decision
Decision date
28 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sorensen Tree Consultancy Ltd

Public comments

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Last counted 29 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15149058
Planning Portal ref
PP-15149058
Statutory expiry
7 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Norfolk
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#125 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Norfolk ranks #175 out of 296 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #43 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #56 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #175 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #183 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
34 decided
906
Total decisions
56 refused in the year to March 2026

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.