THE RECTORY Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
Pending
PL/2026/0710/TCA - TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
Description
T11 - Clear the fallen trees/hedge within the drainage ditch. T13 - Oak - Ht 14.6m - Remove deadwood. T14 - Oak - Ht 17.6m - Remove deadwood.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
War Memorial Church Close IP25 7LX
T1 & T3 Pine x 2 Remove dead wood over road
2024
Approved
War Memorial Church Close IP25 7LX
T1 & T3 Pine x 2 Remove dead wood over road
2024
With conditions
Shipdham Place Church Close IP25 7LX
T5-Sycamore-Fell T12-Broad-Leafed Lime-Remove minor dead wood and inspect pollard head fo…
2024
With conditions
Shipdham Place Church Close IP25 7LX
T5-Sycamore-Fell T12-Broad-Leafed Lime-Remove minor dead wood and inspect pollard head fo…
2023
Approved
Coach House Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
Fir Tree beside war memorial. We would like to remove part of a branch to allow for a fla…
2023
Approved
Coach House Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
Fir Tree beside war memorial. We would like to remove part of a branch to allow for a fla…
2023
Approved
The Cottage Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
The felling of all trees in rear garden, most trees are located on boundary's & have out…
2023
Approved
The Cottage Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
The felling of all trees in rear garden, most trees are located on boundary's & have out…
2022
Approved
War Memorial Church Close IP25 7LX
To crown raise the Cedar tree , as shown on map, by removing and shortening the lower lim…
2022
Approved
War Memorial Church Close IP25 7LX
To crown raise the Cedar tree , as shown on map, by removing and shortening the lower lim…
2021
Approved
All Saints Church Church Close Shipdham Norfolk IP25 7LX
[T6] Pine - Reduce Height Only By No More Than 1.5m
2021
Approved
All Saints Church Church Close Shipdham Norfolk IP25 7LX
[T6] Pine - Reduce Height Only By No More Than 1.5m
2021
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close Shipdham IP25 7LX
Holm Oak hedge (1) reduction in height to 3m. Hedge over mature and shading / overhanging…
2021
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close Shipdham IP25 7LX
Holm Oak hedge (1) reduction in height to 3m. Hedge over mature and shading / overhanging…
2020
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
To carry out all work identified in Tree Hazard Risk Assessment report.
2020
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
To carry out all work identified in Tree Hazard Risk Assessment report.
2020
With conditions
Old Plough Inn, Church Close IP25 7LX
Replacement of courtyard gates.
2020
With conditions
Old Plough Inn, Church Close IP25 7LX
Replacement of courtyard gates.
2020
Refused
Old Plough Inn Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
Replacement of 3 external doors to property and replacement of external gates.
2020
Refused
Old Plough Inn Church Close, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LX
Replacement of 3 external doors to property and replacement of external gates.
2017
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close Shipdham Norfolk IP25 7LX
Beech (T1)-Reduce from 20m to 10m Ash (T2)-Fell to ground level and remove Robinia (T3)-F…
2017
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close IP25 7LX
Sycamores - S1 & S2 - Fell, small self sets, pushing through fence and overshadowing prop…
2017
Approved
Shipdham Place Church Close IP25 7LX
Sycamores - S1 & S2 - Fell, small self sets, pushing through fence and overshadowing prop…
2016
Withdrawn
The Rectory Church Close IP25 7LX
please see attached tree report/sketch t14- sycamore- cut ivy see note on sketch There is…
2016
Withdrawn
The Rectory Church Close IP25 7LX
please see attached tree report/sketch t14- sycamore- cut ivy see note on sketch There is…
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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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
