Planning application
46 Howell Road Drayton Norfolk NR8 6BU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1: Oak tree - crown raise to approximately 5 metres; T2: Oak tree - dismantle to ground level ; T3: Maple tree to crown thin by approximately 20 percent.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1678
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1678
- Type
- Works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval with Conditions
- Received
- 11 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 19 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Drayton South
- Parish
- Drayton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NR8 6BU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jun 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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19 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Approval with Conditions
Who's behind it
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Paul Thomson Arboricultural Services Agent
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South Norfolk granted permission on 19 August 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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