Walpole Gardens Structural Footway Maintenance Structural Scheme – felling of street trees

Overview

Norfolk County Council’s Infrastructure Department is preparing to deliver a structural footway maintenance scheme at Walpole Gardens in the coming months.

Root heave from mature highway trees has caused the footway surface to become cracked and uneven, creating safety risks for those walking, wheeling, or cycling.

To address these issues, a decision has been made to fell four highway trees along the southern side of Walpole Gardens and carry out resurfacing works. The four trees on the northern side will be retained, with the existing hard surfacing carefully removed and replaced with grass to create a softer environment.

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 the scheme, six new trees will be replanted at suitable locations along Walpole Gardens.

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 Stuart Blake. Any comments to be made by 8 January 2026.

Why your views matter

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