Planning application
2026/1369
Guadalest 48 Bircham Road Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NQ
Proposal
Silver Birch (T1) - Fell
As published by the council, reference 2026/1369
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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22 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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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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2026/2039 Awaiting decision
Guadalest 48 Bircham Road Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NQ
Silver Birch (T1) - Height reduction of 2-3m back to suitable growth points (16m reduced to 13-14m), Crown reduction of up to 2m back to suitable growth points - North and East, Crown reduction of up to 2.5m back to suitable growth points - South and West, Reduce lowest lateral to West by approx. 4m back to suitable growth point, Crown raise to 5.2m over the highway, Reduce dead branch to NE by approx. 4m, Remove dead wood
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2026/1369 Refused
Guadalest 48 Bircham Road Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NQ
Silver Birch (T1) - Fell
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2026/2039 Awaiting decision
Guadalest 48 Bircham Road Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NQ
Silver Birch (T1) - Height reduction of 2-3m back to suitable growth points (16m reduced to 13-14m), Crown reduction of up to 2m back to suitable growth points - North and East, Crown reduction of up to 2.5m back to suitable growth points - South and West, Reduce lowest lateral to West by approx. 4m back to suitable growth point, Crown raise to 5.2m over the highway, Reduce dead branch to NE by approx. 4m, Remove dead wood
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20212187 Refused
8 Bircham Road Reepham NR10 4NQ
Proposed double garage
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20212187 Refused
8 Bircham Road Reepham NR10 4NQ
Proposed double garage
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20230169 Granted
Beech Mount 1 Bircham Road Reepham NR10 4NG
T1- This is a group of small beech trees, approximately 4-6 individual trees. These used to be kept as a hedge but haven't been cut recently, therefore have grown into small trees. As shown in the pictures, they have a lot of small branches overhanging the footpath. We'd like to cut all the branches from the ground up to 2.5 meters high back to the trunks. Conifer (T2) - We'd like to crown lift this tree by approximately 3 meters to allow more clearance over the path, road and garden. There are some other shrubs overhanging the path which will be cut down and completely removed, but these are small enough that they don't need to be included in this application.
Other trees applications
In South Norfolk
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2026/1786 Granted
53 Hungate Street Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AA
T1 and T2 conifers - Tree 1 is currently 5.48m high and 9ft wide. Reduce the height to 2.13m. Tree 2 is currently 3.65m high and 7ft wide. Reduce the height to 1.82m.
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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
4 Marilyn Welch Court Cringleford Norfolk NR4 6TN
T1 - Prunus tree to fell. Replant with 1x Field maple & 1x Hornbeam
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2026/1698 Granted
Norwood Lodge Old Brewery Lane Reepham Norfolk NR10 4NE
Holly (G1) - Reduce current height of approx 7m down to 2m. Holly (G2) - Reduce height of approx 6m down to 2m.
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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.