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

TW/26/1712 - Tree works subject to a TPO Pending Consideration

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

Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sorensen Tree Consultancy Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15149058
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 performance
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