Skip to content

Unlock the full intelligence for Broadland District Council

Approval trends over time, decision speed by application type, flood and conservation context, population and local data: all free with an account.

House prices in Broadland District Council: average £313,407, +2.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Broadland District Council received?
Broadland District Council received 3,303 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Broadland District Council take to decide applications?
Broadland District Council takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Broadland District Council?
Broadland District Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Broadland District Council?
Submit your representation to Broadland District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Broadland District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Broadland District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Broadland District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 290 appeals were lodged against Broadland District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Broadland District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Broadland District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Broadland District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Broadland District Council, situated in Norfolk, England, oversees a diverse region that encompasses the towns of Acle, Aylsham, Reepham, Sprowston, and Thorpe St Andrew, along with numerous villages and rural areas. The council operates from the Broadland Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. With parts of the district nestled within The Broads, it offers a unique blend of urban and scenic landscapes, making it a focal point for planning applications in both residential and rural developments.

The council area encompasses 141 towns and villages. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Broadland District Council received 3,303 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (525), tree works (427), discharge of conditions (220). 21 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

290 planning appeals were lodged against Broadland District Council decisions, of which 54 were allowed and 194 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Broadland District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Broadland District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.