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31 The Close Norwich NR1 4DZ

Awaiting decision Norwich 26/00807/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Magnolia (T1): Crown reduction to bring the height and spread back down to approximately 4m, by no more than 1m.

As published by the council, reference 26/00807/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00807/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
13 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Sep 2026
Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Postcode
NR1 4DZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Norwich register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/01183/TCA Granted

    31 The Close Norwich NR1 4DZ

    Magnolia (T1): Current height 25-30ft, spread 20ft. Reduce height by 3ft and spread by 2ft.

    Decided 8 Oct 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2026

    Received by Norwich

  2. 25 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Norwich took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • Email from arborist Correspondence · 23 Sep 2026
  • Applicationformredacted Application Form · 13 Aug 2026
  • Sketch plan Sketch Plan · 13 Aug 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Norwich for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Norwich decided tree works applications in a median of 39 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

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    24/01333/TCA Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

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    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 31 The Close Norwich NR1 4DZ

    21/01183/TCA Submitted 18 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Magnolia (T1): Current height 25-30ft, spread 20ft. Reduce height by 3ft and spread by 2ft.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • 27 The Close Norwich NR1 4DZ

    20/00495/TCA Submitted 28 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Laburnum (T1): fell.

    Granted Trees
  • 20 The Close Norwich NR1 4DZ

    20/01169/TPO Submitted 29 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    Beech (T2): Reduce lateral branch area by removing/reducing to secondary growth points up to 3m and create a crown spread on northern aspect of approx. 11m and installation of a non-invasive bracing system.

    Granted Trees
  • Emmaus House 65 The Close Norwich NR1 4DH

    21/00426/TCA Submitted 22 Mar 2021 100 yards away

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    Granted Trees 5 docs

In Norwich

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    See attached tree works description.

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    Ash (T1): crown reduction to reduce height from 11m to 7m and reduce crown spread from 7m to 4m.

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/01062/TCA Awaiting decision

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    Received 12 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/00907/TPO Granted

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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/01030/TCA Awaiting decision

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    Received 12 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Trees