Planning application
Orchard House 145A Spixworth Road Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DU
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Sweet Chestnut - approx 23m in height and 14m spread. North Aspect: Reduce upper crown by approx 3m to suitable upright growth points. Reduce overextended north-facing limb by 1-2m back to appropriate secondary growth points. South Aspect: Reduce lower limb by approx 4m, cutting back to suitable growth points. East Aspect: Reduce lowest limb by approx 3m. Remove identified split limb. Remove smaller associated tear-out on the same limb. Reduce remaining lateral growth by 1-2m shaping back to fence line. South-East Aspect: Reduce overextended limb by approx 1-2 metres to suitable growth points. Crown to be balanced and reshaped to maintain natural form. Reduce end-weight on extended limbs throughout the canopy.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1258
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1258
- Type
- Works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval with Conditions
- Received
- 1 May 2026
- Validated
- 13 May 2026
- Decided
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Old Catton And Sprowston West
- Parish
- Old Catton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NR6 7DU
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Norfolk register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/1985 Awaiting decision
Orchard House 145A Spixworth Road Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DU
Proposed conversion of existing garage to form annexe and erection of new garage and car port
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 May 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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13 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval with Conditions
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24 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Mainline Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor
7 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils
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South Norfolk granted permission on 4 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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