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Cow Tower Bishopgate Norwich

Decided Norwich 26/00827/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

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
Decided
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
20 Aug 2026
Decided
10 Sep 2026
Ward
Thorpe Hamlet

Site history

Applications at this address on the Norwich register

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

  • 21/01496/TCA Granted

    Cow Tower Bishopgate Norwich

    Works to trees as per tree inspection sheet 22.10.21.

    Decided 2 Dec 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Aug 2026

    Received by Norwich

  2. 28 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 10 Sep 2026

    Decision issued

  4. 14 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Documents

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

2 documents on file for this application

  • Applicationformredacted Application Form · 20 Aug 2026
  • Cow tower tree locations Site and Other Plans · 20 Aug 2026

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After the decision

Norwich has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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