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20 Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA

Awaiting decision King’s Lynn and West Norfolk 26/00075/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

2/TPO/00449 - Mature Oak which demonstrates significant and progressive structural deterioration within the tree. As a minimum, reduce crown back to previous major pruning points, considerably greater reduction in lever arms and loading than a conventional 20% crown reduction to subsequently retain and manage the Oak primarily as a monolith/habitat tree

As published by the council, reference 26/00075/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00075/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Unknown
Received
5 Oct 2026
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Postcode
PE38 0PA

Site history

Applications at this address on the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/00047/TPO Awaiting decision

    20 Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA

    TPO Ref: 2/TPO/00449 - Ancient Oak Tree -Sadly we recommend removal of this ancient oak tree due to bracket fungus and the extreme hollowing of the main stem and two main limbs, of which has caused stress fractures and severely affected the structural integrity of the tree. Unfortunately, due to the tree overshadowing neighbouring properties, if tree should fail due to (as previously explained above), there is a very high risk for damage to neighbouring properties. Please see evidence in the photos attached, which clearly show the structural issues as stated above. Therefore, we strongly advise removal of the tree to prevent the risk to occupied residential buildings with the fall range of this oak tree.

    Decided 2 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Oct 2026

    Received by King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

  2. 6 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 14 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Unknown

    Previously Awaiting decision.

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    King’s Lynn and West Norfolk took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with King’s Lynn and West Norfolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year King’s Lynn and West Norfolk decided tree works applications in a median of 48 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 20 Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA

    26/00047/TPO Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    TPO Ref: 2/TPO/00449 - Ancient Oak Tree -Sadly we recommend removal of this ancient oak tree due to bracket fungus and the extreme hollowing of the main stem and two main limbs, of which has caused stress fractures and severely affected the structural integrity of the tree. Unfortunately, due to the tree overshadowing neighbouring properties, if tree should fail due to (as previously explained above), there is a very high risk for damage to neighbouring properties. Please see evidence in the photos attached, which clearly show the structural issues as stated above. Therefore, we strongly advise removal of the tree to prevent the risk to occupied residential buildings with the fall range of this oak tree.

    Awaiting decision Trees 37 docs

  • 12 Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA

    24/01824/F Submitted 10 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
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    21/00756/F Submitted 20 Apr 2021 150 yards away

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    Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
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  • 6 Common Lane Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PB

    21/01509/O Submitted 21 Jul 2021 200 yards away

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    Refused Outline Demolition 35 docs

  • 8A Recreation Drive Southery Norfolk PE38 0NB

    22/02087/F Submitted 22 Nov 2022 200 yards away

    Rear single storey extension and extend existing rear roof dormer

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
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  • 14 Upgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0NA

    23/00346/F Submitted 13 Feb 2023 200 yards away

    Single storey rear extension and internal alterations

    Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
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In King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

  • 26/00079/TPO Awaiting decision

    23 Church Lane Roydon King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AR

    2/TPO/00012: Intention of works to be carried out include crown lifting the tree (2-3m lift), removing epicormic and dead wood (over 25 mm) . To ensure road is clear for large passing vehicles, and to obtain better light levels to front of property and keep driveway somewhat clear. Minor works- visual inspection whilst climbing to report back to the owner

    Received 20 Oct, published by the council 24 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/00176/TPO Awaiting decision

    27 Avenue Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BW

    2/TPO/00388 - T1 - Holm Oak - Large mature Specimen, previously heavily reduced. Massed regrowth now on the verge of interfering with adjacent buildings and utilities. Proposed works: - Remove epicormic growth up to 8m. - Give clearance to utility wires by 1.5m. - Prune back foliage under wires by approx 0.5m. - Give clearance to adjacent dwellings by 1.5m. - Crown thin by approx 15% to allow improved light to small garden below and improve air travel to allow building to dry after wet weather.

    Received 19 Oct, published by the council 24 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/00077/TPO Awaiting decision

    Springfields 41 Castle Rising Road South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3JA

    2/TPO/00291: Fell Fell Monterey Cypress tree that was identified by Norfolk County Council as dangerous tree that posing danger to the highway

    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 24 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/00073/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Squirrels 10 Main Road Brookville Thetford Norfolk IP26 4RB

    2/TPO/00436: T1 Beech Tree - Norfolk County Council officers have identified tree as posing a risk of danger to the highway and have requested the tree to be felled before the 18th March 2027

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00071/TPO Awaiting decision

    18 Wingfields Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AR

    2/TPO/00035: Remedial work following receipt of letter (ref: 26/00409/BTPO). Seven oaks needed pruning as part of their standard maintenance. Low hanging branches were removed by Acorn Landscaping. These branches were hitting the house and garden wall. The work was done to avoid damage

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees