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When is a Tree Survey Necessary?
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/when-is-a-tree-survey-necessaryWhat is a tree? For most planning purposes surveys should include any tree with a stem diameter of more than 75mm, measured at 1.5m above ground level. When wil...
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Tree Preservation Orders
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/tree-preservation-ordersMany trees in the Breckland district are protected by a Tree Preservation Order. These are trees of a high amenity value or which have a significant impact on t...
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How to get a Tree Preserved
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/tree-countryside/how-to-get-tree-preservedTree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are usually served when the tree/s are under some form of demonstrable threat e.g., threat of removal or being pruned inappropri...
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Hedgerow Regulations
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/hedgerow-regulationsHedgerows are probably the defining feature of the agricultural landscapes of Breckland. We want to see important hedgerows retained for landscape, historical o...
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Trees on Development Sites
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/trees-development-sitesBreckland Council wishes to retain existing trees on development sites, where those trees have been inspected and judged suitable for retention. However, develo...
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Post-decision Information
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/post-decisionAppeals If your application is refused, you will be told the reasons why (grounds of refusal). However, you have the right to appeal against the Council's decis...
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2023
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/20780/2023...
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2022
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/20779/2022...
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January 2022
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/19194/January-2022...
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30/05/2023: Liz Truss MP visits Swaffham to see regeneration of the historic town centre
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/21100/30-05-2023-Liz-Truss-MP-visits-Swaffham-to-see-regeneration-of-the-historic-town-centreOn Friday 26 May, Liz Truss MP joined Historic England and Breckland Council to see how the Swaffham High Street Heritage Action Zone is helping people care for...