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Trees, Landscape and Development

Trees have a positive effect on developments and should be retained where possible.  Planning applications must illustrate any trees that are on the development site on submitted plans.  The British Standard 5837 (Trees in Relation to Construction - Recommendations) 2005 is a useful document that covers most aspects of trees and development and should be used as the basis for planning applications.

Successful applications may involve tree protection measures being put in place before construction starts, the use of appropriate working methods and submitting a sympathetic landscape scheme.

So that future owners retain trees and landscape features, development is often approved subject to conditions.  The application form, help text and validation requirements for  No 31 on our Planning Application Forms page  should be used to apply for the District Council's permission to work on trees or make changes to the landscape scheme protected by a planning condition.  An officer will assess the application and usually respond within 6 weeks.

Contact Trees and Landscape Services Tel: 01263 516165
Email: trees@north-norfolk.gov.uk