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30 Rectory Gardens Hingham Norfolk NR9 4RG

Refused South Norfolk 2026/0506 Works to TPO trees

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Beech tree x 1 - fell

As published by the council, reference 2026/0506

Application record

Reference
2026/0506
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Decided
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Hingham And Deopham
Parish
Hingham
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NR9 4RG

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Norfolk register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2020/1898 Granted

    30 Rectory Gardens Hingham Norfolk NR9 4RG

    T1 Beech - Crown reduction, current height from 18m to 16m and spread from 10m to 8-8.5m T2 Beech - Crown reduction, current height from 15m to 13m and spread between 10-15m to 8-13m. Crown lift to approx 5m above driveway, reduce over extended limbs from 6m to 4m T3 Oak - fell

    Decided 26 Nov 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Feb 2026

    Received by South Norfolk

  2. 9 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Refusal

  4. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

South Norfolk refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 30 Rectory Gardens Hingham Norfolk NR9 4RG

    2026/0506 Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Beech tree x 1 - fell

    Refused Trees 4 docs
  • 30 Rectory Gardens Hingham Norfolk NR9 4RG

    2020/1898 Submitted 7 Oct 2020 50 yards away

    T1 Beech - Crown reduction, current height from 18m to 16m and spread from 10m to 8-8.5m T2 Beech - Crown reduction, current height from 15m to 13m and spread between 10-15m to 8-13m. Crown lift to approx 5m above driveway, reduce over extended limbs from 6m to 4m T3 Oak - fell

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • The Rectory Attleborough Road Hingham NR9 4HP

    2021/2409 Submitted 28 Oct 2021 200 yards away

    T1 Sycamore - fell. T3 Common Beech - crown reduction, reduce height from 18m to 15.5m and reduce spread from 9m to approximately 6.5m. T4 Common Horse Chestnut - reduce over highway by 2.5m. T5 Common Horse Chestnut - reduce over highway by 2.5m. T6 Common Lime - reduce height only from 20.6m to 17.1m. T7 Common Horse Chestnut - crown reduction, reduce height from 17.6m to 15.1m and reduce spread from 9, to 6.5m. T8 Common Beech - fell, replace with Copper Beech. T9 Copper Beech - crown reduction, reduce height from 19m to 16.5m and reduce spread from 9 to 6.5m. T10 Sycamore - fell.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • The Rectory Attleborough Road Hingham NR9 4HP

    2021/2409 Submitted 28 Oct 2021 200 yards away

    T1 Sycamore - fell. T3 Common Beech - crown reduction, reduce height from 18m to 15.5m and reduce spread from 9m to approximately 6.5m. T4 Common Horse Chestnut - reduce over highway by 2.5m. T5 Common Horse Chestnut - reduce over highway by 2.5m. T6 Common Lime - reduce height only from 20.6m to 17.1m. T7 Common Horse Chestnut - crown reduction, reduce height from 17.6m to 15.1m and reduce spread from 9, to 6.5m. T8 Common Beech - fell, replace with Copper Beech. T9 Copper Beech - crown reduction, reduce height from 19m to 16.5m and reduce spread from 9 to 6.5m. T10 Sycamore - fell.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Land North Of The Rectory Attleborough Road Hingham Norfolk

    2025/2332 Submitted 30 Jul 2025 200 yards away

    Proposed bungalow

    Refused Full applications 30 docs
  • Land North Of The Rectory Attleborough Road Hingham Norfolk

    2026/0213 Submitted 24 Jan 2026 200 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

    Proposed Self-Build Bungalow

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 54 docs

In South Norfolk

  • 2026/2163 Granted

    5 Mill Road Loddon Norfolk NR14 6DR

    T1, T2, T4, T6, T8 - Silver Birch - crown lift to 2-2.5m clerance from ground level, T3, T5 and T7 Silver Birch - fell and T9 Silver birch - crown lift by 3.5m from grouond level. Mixed group (conifer and sycamore) - fell, damage to garage. 1 No. elder - fell, encroaching on neighbouring property. Assorted shrubs/small trees - general maintenance. 1 No. dead tree - unspecified species - remove remaining trunk.

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/2461 Granted

    Old Hall Farm The Street Trowse Norfolk NR14 8SR

    (T1-T4) Leylandii (Cupressocyparis leylandii) - Fell and remove 4no trees, due to previous drainage damage and proximity to neighbouring property. Ro be replaced with range of native and wildlife-friendly species Replacement planting proposal: We propose to enhance planting throughout the property boundaries through the establishment and strengthening of mixed native hedgerows and tree planting. Replacement planting will comprise native and wildlife-friendly species including beech (Fagus sylvatica), silver birch (Betula pendula), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hazel (Corylus avellana), apple (Malus spp.) and pear (Pyrus spp.). Planting will be undertaken within the garden and boundary areas to maintain and enhance overall tree and shrub cover whilst providing significantly improved biodiversity and habitat value.

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/2454 Split decision

    1 Hardingham Street Hingham Norfolk NR9 4JB

    T1- Sycamore- Remove 5 x lowest limbs touching the neighbours roof and chimney. Current tree height- 19m reduce to 16m. Current width 16m reduce to 11m.

    Received 19 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/2170 Granted

    84 Mill Road Blofield Norfolk NR13 4QS

    T1 Douglas Fir - Fell

    Received 25 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 2026/2337 Granted

    26 Fitzgerald Road Framingham Earl Norfolk NR14 7TJ

    T1- Oak - Current dimensions: Height 14.5m. Radial crown spreads: North 4.5m, South 5.6m, East 4.6m, West 4.9m. Crown reduce by up to 1 metre in height and up to 1 metre in radial spread, pruning branch tips back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010, whilst retaining the tree's natural form and balanced crown outline. Final dimensions: Height approximately 13.5m. Radial crown spreads approximately North 3.5m, South 4.6m, East 3.6m and West 3.9m. T2 - Holly - Tree exhibiting extensive crown dieback and decline. Fell to ground level.

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Trees