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House prices in Norwich City Council: average £224,323, -2.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Norwich City Council received?
Norwich City Council received 1,028 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Norwich City Council take to decide applications?
Norwich City Council takes an average of 63 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 Norwich City Council?
Norwich City Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Norwich City Council?
Submit your representation to Norwich City 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 Norwich City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Norwich City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Norwich City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 165 appeals were lodged against Norwich City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Norwich City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Norwich City Council Planning Authority

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

Norwich City Council serves as the local authority for Norwich, a city in Norfolk, England, and operates as the lower tier of local government. Comprising 39 councillors elected across 13 wards, the council is responsible for a range of local services, including housing, planning, leisure, and tourism. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council's decisions and policies will be crucial in navigating local regulations and developments. The council is currently led by Mike Stonard (Labour), who has held the position since 23 May 2023. Louise Rawsthorne serves as Chief Executive since 1 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 11 towns and villages, including Norwich. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Norwich City Council received 1,028 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (127), discharge of conditions (64), tree works (58).

165 planning appeals were lodged against Norwich City Council decisions, of which 29 were allowed and 103 were dismissed (22% success rate).

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