Stanley Avenue footway resurfacing scheme – felling of street trees

Overview

As part of the Stanley Avenue footway resurfacing scheme, Norfolk County Council’s Highway Tree Officer has reviewed the tree stock at this location. Following this assessment, eight trees have been identified for removal due to their deteriorating condition, root conflict with the highway, and potential safety risks.

Suitable replacement species will be planted to ensure the avenue retains its character and continues to flourish in the years to come and their location is shown on the map linked below.

The proposed replacement species are Amelanchier lamarckii (June Berry), Davidia involucrata (Dove Tree), and Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud). They have been carefully selected for their compact size, non-invasive root systems, and flowering characteristics. These species were chosen to reflect the aesthetic qualities of the original cherry trees, while also addressing long-term maintenance concerns.

Norfolk County Council will ensure that each newly planted tree is supported with watering bags and protective measures and will be regularly maintained for the first three years to help ensure successful establishment.

A felling and replanting plan can be viewed below along with a copy of this consultation notice.

If you would like to comment on the removal of these trees or the planting of their replacements, please either use the form on the next pages or email via the address below and mark FAO Patryk Miernik. Any comments to be made by 19 December 2025.

Why your views matter
This consultation follows the public meeting on the 15 October which residents were invited and our plans were explained and now gives NCC the opportunity to consider any objections received.