The Avenues, Norwich - proposed felling felling of street trees

Overview

Norfolk County Council’s Highway Tree Officer has detected decay fungus around the bases of two Red Oak trees to a level deemed unacceptable and likely to increase the risk of tree failure in the near future. Pollarding is a solution that has been considered but ruled out. Trees of this species and this level of maturity are not likely to respond well to being pollarded and it is likely this will result in the trees dying.

Norfolk County Council regrets that tree felling is necessary but has a statutory duty to ensure the highway remains safe and accessible for all users.

As part of this work, four new trees will be replanted at suitable locations along The Avenues.

The proposed replacement species are 2x Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood) and 2x Koelreuteria paniculata  (Pride of India).

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 Antony Pearce. Any comments to be made by Wednesday January 14 2026.

Why your views matter

This consultation gives NCC the opportunity to consider any objections received.