Planning application
Cow Tower Bishopgate Norwich
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
4234 - Populus - Hollowing / column of decay on tension side (and likely heartwood) of second tree from tower now extensive, with 2x open cavities. Wound wood and vitality remains good. Height reduction of this tree, as recommended, by approximately 8-10m would reduce stress at base with minimal adverse visual impact, due to the tree being flanked by two larger examples. Orange paint applied for identification. 3022 - Populus - Second tree from the tower now exhibits extensive hollowing on tension side to approximately 2m agl. Good compensatory growth, however compromised tension wood and lean bias towards river suggests mitigation via height and lateral limb reduction is warranted. Recommendation to reduce laterals on river side by 3m approx, and height by approx 4-5m, to suitable growth points. Resulting exposure to wind of flanking trees likely to be minimal due to generally good sheltering of area, however crown reduction of all 4 trees in row at the same time, to previous reduction points.
As published by the council, reference 26/00827/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00827/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 20 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Thorpe Hamlet
Site history
Applications at this address on the Norwich register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021.
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21/01496/TCA Decided
Cow Tower Bishopgate Norwich
Works to trees as per tree inspection sheet 22.10.21.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Aug 2026
Received by Norwich
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 October 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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Agent on file, registered in Swindon
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2 documents on file for this application
- Applicationformredacted
- Cow tower tree locations
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Open the documentsWhat 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 41 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.
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