THE VICARAGE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
Pending
PL/2026/0483/TRE - TRE Works to protected trees
Description
T1 - Horse Chestnut - ht 19.6m S 10m - To reduce the crown by 3m to reduce the lever arm effect. T3 - Sycamore - ht 18m - To pollard at 10m due to excessive lean towards neighbouring property T10 - Horse Chestnut - Ht 17 S 7m - To fell to a low stump or ground level due to excessive decay likely within the main stem from Ganoderma australe. T11 - Scots Pine - ht 16.8m - Dead to remove. T12 - Scots Pine - ht 15.7m - Heavy crown decline to fell tree. T13 - Sycamore - ht 14.7m - To remove the dead stems only.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Land To The Rear Of 25 Norwich Road , Watton, IP25 6DA
Demolition of existing garages and erection of new two storey dwelling
2025
With conditions
Land To The Rear Of 25 Norwich Road , Watton, IP25 6DA
Demolition of existing garages and erection of new two storey dwelling
2024
With conditions
Screw Fix, 1, Breckland Business Park Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
Proposed Installation of 2 no. external air source heat pump units
2024
With conditions
Screw Fix, 1, Breckland Business Park Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
Proposed Installation of 2 no. external air source heat pump units
2023
Withdrawn
Development Site 591581 300615 Green Oak Road, Watton, Norfolk,
Residential development - Planning In Principle
2023
Withdrawn
Development Site 591581 300615 Green Oak Road, Watton, Norfolk,
Residential development - Planning In Principle
2023
Approved
Old Vicarage Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
Selective Reduction of over extended limbs of Oak T15. ; ; Reduction works will be carrie…
2023
Approved
Old Vicarage Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
Selective Reduction of over extended limbs of Oak T15. ; ; Reduction works will be carrie…
2023
With conditions
Clayland House 1 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Change of Use from existing HMO to two storey house and self-contained flat above includi…
2023
With conditions
Clayland House 1 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Change of Use from existing HMO to two storey house and self-contained flat above includi…
2021
Refused
54A Norwich Road IP25 6DB
The tree that we are wishing to reduce to a stump is a sycamore tree. We have a new drive…
2021
Refused
54A Norwich Road IP25 6DB
The tree that we are wishing to reduce to a stump is a sycamore tree. We have a new drive…
2021
Approved
Old Vicarage Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
(T1) Sycamore crown lift 2-3 meters over 3rd party house to allow more light under the tr…
2021
Approved
Old Vicarage Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6DB
(T1) Sycamore crown lift 2-3 meters over 3rd party house to allow more light under the tr…
2021
Approved
The Old Vicarage Norwich Road Watton Thetford IP25 6DB
[T1] Cedar - Remove Broken Branch In The Top Quarter of The Tree. Weight Reduce Extended…
2021
Approved
The Old Vicarage Norwich Road Watton Thetford IP25 6DB
[T1] Cedar - Remove Broken Branch In The Top Quarter of The Tree. Weight Reduce Extended…
2020
Approved
The Vicarage Norwich Road IP25 6DB
Ash to remove the 18m high tree due to massive decay pocket in the base Elm to reduce the…
2020
Approved
The Vicarage Norwich Road IP25 6DB
Ash to remove the 18m high tree due to massive decay pocket in the base Elm to reduce the…
2019
Refused
13 Regal Court, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UT
Extension to the rear (permitted development)
2019
Refused
13 Regal Court, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6UT
Extension to the rear (permitted development)
2016
Approved
35 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Single storey rear extension (Permitted Development)
2016
With conditions
57 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Drop kerb on left side of bungalow and erection of fence
2016
With conditions
57 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Drop kerb on left side of bungalow and erection of fence
2016
With conditions
9 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Alteration and extensions
2016
With conditions
9 Norwich Road IP25 6DA
Alteration and extensions
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #8 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
1 decided
799
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025