5 Forman Close, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6XZ
Pending
PL/2026/0442/TRE - TRE Works to protected trees
Description
T1- Horsechestnut - Remove all new growth back to old reduction points approx start height 50ft finish 42ft approx approx start width 35ft approx finish 25ft
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2016
Approved
5 Forman Close Watton Norfolk IP25 6XZ
Chestnut (T3)- Reduce height to no less than 10m and width to no less than 4m.
2016
Approved
5 Forman Close Watton Norfolk IP25 6XZ
Chestnut (T3)- Reduce height to no less than 10m and width to no less than 4m.
2016
With conditions
90 Norwich Road IP25 6XZ
Rear single storey extension
2016
With conditions
90 Norwich Road IP25 6XZ
Rear single storey extension
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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