Planning application
2026/0798
5 Sego Vale Taverham Norfolk NR8 6US
Proposal
T1 Silver birch - Fell to ground level. T2 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. T3 Oak - Reduce back from the garage by 1-1.5m. T4 Sweet Chestnut - Remove storm damaged split limbs and remove major deadwood.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0798
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Mar 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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13 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 May 2026
Decision issued: Approval in part, refusal in part
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/1657 Awaiting decision
5 Sego Vale Taverham Norfolk NR8 6US
T1 Oak - To reduce back to the boundary line by 1.5m approx. to allow space for the other trees to grow. The overall height and width of the tree is not changing. These works were recommended by the Tree Officer on site during a site visit with the home owner. T2 Beech - overhanging side boundary of property and getting close to roof, reduce lowest branches to 1.5m to clear away from property.
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2026/1657 Awaiting decision
5 Sego Vale Taverham Norfolk NR8 6US
T1 Oak - To reduce back to the boundary line by 1.5m approx. to allow space for the other trees to grow. The overall height and width of the tree is not changing. These works were recommended by the Tree Officer on site during a site visit with the home owner. T2 Beech - overhanging side boundary of property and getting close to roof, reduce lowest branches to 1.5m to clear away from property.
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2026/0798 Refused
5 Sego Vale Taverham Norfolk NR8 6US
T1 Silver birch - Fell to ground level. T2 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. T3 Oak - Reduce back from the garage by 1-1.5m. T4 Sweet Chestnut - Remove storm damaged split limbs and remove major deadwood.
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20211827 Granted
78 Shakespeare Way Taverham NR8 6SL
Sycamore T6 - Current spread 5m, after work is carried out will be 3m. Reduce the radial crown spread to the south to provide 2m clearance from neighbour's property. Reduce the lowest limb extending to the north-east to a final distance extending no more than 3m from the stem. Current spread 6m, after work is carried out will be 3m.
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20211827 Granted
78 Shakespeare Way Taverham NR8 6SL
Sycamore T6 - Current spread 5m, after work is carried out will be 3m. Reduce the radial crown spread to the south to provide 2m clearance from neighbour's property. Reduce the lowest limb extending to the north-east to a final distance extending no more than 3m from the stem. Current spread 6m, after work is carried out will be 3m.
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20210973 Granted
80 A Taverham Road Taverham NR8 6SB
Proposed scheme for 5 No. dwellings and associated access at 80a Taverham Road, Taverham without complying with Condition Nos. 1 and 2 previously imposed on the approval of reserved matters Ref 20200815 dated 22 September 2020
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2026/1786 Granted
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2026/1982 Granted
1 Church Terrace The Street Pulham St Mary Norfolk IP21 4RE
Holly - Fell
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2026/1968 Granted
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2026/1698 Granted
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2026/1957 Refused
1 Lonsdale Crescent Hingham Norfolk NR9 4ND
T1- Lime - 6m crown lift. Remove 2 limbs rubbing on garage. Reduce top and sides by 2.5m approx 17m finish height. Plus major deadwood.