Planning application
2025/3155
3 Birch Close Little Melton Norfolk NR9 3QX
Proposal
Multi stemmed ash - reduce height by 1.5m-1.8m from 16m to 14.5m- 14.2m. Width 8-8.5 metres wide. Reduce left side by approximately 1.5m and right side by -1.5-1.5m. Crown raised by removing two of the lowest limbs over the garden lifting the crown from 4.5 m to 6 metres creating a clearance above the top of the fence
As published by the council, reference 2025/3155
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2025
Received by Broadland
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31 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approval with Conditions
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/0225 Granted
20 Greenacres Little Melton Norfolk NR9 3QU
Oaks (T1 & T3) - Reduce the crown from approximately 7 to 5 metres radial spread and remove dead branches over 40mm attachment diameter above the garden, Oak (T2) - Reduce the crown from approximately 12 to 8 metres in width and 14 to 11 metres in height, remove the 4 lower branches on the south side of the tree, and remove dead branches over 40mm attachment diameter.
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2026/0225 Granted
20 Greenacres Little Melton Norfolk NR9 3QU
Oaks (T1 & T3) - Reduce the crown from approximately 7 to 5 metres radial spread and remove dead branches over 40mm attachment diameter above the garden, Oak (T2) - Reduce the crown from approximately 12 to 8 metres in width and 14 to 11 metres in height, remove the 4 lower branches on the south side of the tree, and remove dead branches over 40mm attachment diameter.
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2002/1698 Granted
11 Greenacres Little Melton Norwich NR9 3QU
Conversion of loft to living accomodation with erection of dormer windows
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2002/1698 Granted
11 Greenacres Little Melton Norwich NR9 3QU
Conversion of loft to living accomodation with erection of dormer windows
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2022/0083 Granted
4 The Close Little Melton Norfolk NR9 3AE
T4 Crown raise to 5.4m T5 Reduce canopy height from 17m to between 14 - 15m Crown raise to 5.4m T6 Crown raise to 5.4m Remove any deadwood
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2022/0083 Granted
4 The Close Little Melton Norfolk NR9 3AE
T4 Crown raise to 5.4m T5 Reduce canopy height from 17m to between 14 - 15m Crown raise to 5.4m T6 Crown raise to 5.4m Remove any deadwood
Other trees applications
In Broadland
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2026/1786 Granted
53 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA
T1 and T2 conifers - Tree 1 is currently 5.48m high and 9ft wide. Reduce the height to 2.13m. Tree 2 is currently 3.65m high and 7ft wide. Reduce the height to 1.82m.
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2026/1982 Granted
1 Church Terrace The Street Pulham St Mary Norfolk IP21 4RE
Holly - Fell
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2026/1968 Granted
4 Marilyn Welch Court Cringleford Norfolk NR4 6TN
T1 - Prunus tree to fell. Replant with 1x Field maple & 1x Hornbeam
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2026/1698 Granted
Norwood Lodge Old Brewery Lane Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NE
Holly (G1) - Reduce current height of approx 7m down to 2m. Holly (G2) - Reduce height of approx 6m down to 2m.
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2026/1957 Refused
1 Lonsdale Crescent Hingham Norfolk NR9 4ND
T1- Lime - 6m crown lift. Remove 2 limbs rubbing on garage. Reduce top and sides by 2.5m approx 17m finish height. Plus major deadwood.