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House prices in North Norfolk District Council: average £292,563, -3.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Norfolk District Council received?
North Norfolk District Council received 4,769 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does North Norfolk District Council take to decide applications?
North Norfolk District Council takes an average of 57 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 North Norfolk District Council?
North Norfolk District Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Norfolk District Council?
Submit your representation to North Norfolk 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 North Norfolk District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Norfolk District Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Norfolk District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 409 appeals were lodged against North Norfolk District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

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

Planning Applications by Town in North Norfolk District Council

214 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

About North Norfolk District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Norfolk 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.

North Norfolk District Council, located in Cromer, oversees a diverse region that includes the largest town, North Walsham, as well as Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, Stalham, and Wells-next-the-Sea. This area is characterized by its blend of vibrant towns and picturesque villages, making it a unique spot for planning applications, whether for residential developments or rural projects.

The council area encompasses 214 towns and villages, including Aylsham, Cromer, Holt, North Walsham, Sheringham and Wells-Next-The-Sea. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Norfolk District Council received 4,769 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (514), full planning applications (481), discharge of conditions (218). 43 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

409 planning appeals were lodged against North Norfolk District Council decisions, of which 75 were allowed and 255 were dismissed (23% success rate).

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