Planning application
ST SWITHINS Lexham Road, Litcham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2QQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
G1- 2x Birch trees - Reduce in height from around 17m to around 14m. Reduce width from around 14m to around 12m. T1- Cherry - Raise the canopy to 6m. T2- Fir tree - Remove to ground level. T3 - Fir tree. Remove to ground level.
As published by the council, reference PL/2026/0856/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- PL/2026/0856/TCA
- Type
- TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
- Received
- 23 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Launditch
- Parish
- Litcham
- Postcode
- PE32 2QQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Breckland
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Checking the current position
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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