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Planning applications in NR20

We hold 1,222 planning applications for the NR20 postcode area, 110 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 50 days. The area is covered by Breckland, North Norfolk, Norfolk.

1,222
applications held
110
in the past year
95%
approved
50 days
median decision

Councils covering NR20

Breckland (1,015)North Norfolk (191)Norfolk (14)South Norfolk Broadland (1)West Northamptonshire (1)

Recent applications in NR20

Pending
Householder Planning Permission
7 Sept 20262026/3506/HH
Barn Foxley Road FoxleyWest Northamptonshire

Proposed single storey side extension

Pending
7 Sept 2026IS3/26/1892
Cromes Farm House Foulsham Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BGNorth Norfolk

Requesting your feedback on a proposed -20kw solar system at Cromes Farmhouse, a grade 2 listed property. We have options to put panels on ; i) the hidden gully of the main house, ii) the west side of a farm barn in the garden, iii) a field at the back of the property. I would like to know what the probability of getting permission to put panels in each of these places is.

Pending
11 Aug 2026CD/26/1694
Green Lane Barns Nethergate Guestwick NR20 5QPNorth Norfolk

Discharge of conditions 5 (details of window and doors), 6 (ecological enhancement measures), 7 (external lighting), 17 (details of EV charging point) & 22 (Full Fibre Broadband) of planning permission PF/22/2207 (Conversion of two agricultural barns to two residential dwellings and creation of two new accesses)

Pending
Small
Tree works subject to a TPO
23 Jul 2026TW/26/1557
43 The Street Hindolveston Dereham Norfolk NR20 5ASNorth Norfolk

T1 - Sycamore (in garden of 43), Remove

Pending
23 Jul 2026CD/26/1545
Unit 2 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BANorth Norfolk

Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials External Surfaces) of Planning Permission PF/21/3077 (Change of use of storage building (Class B8) to single dwelling (Class C3), external alterations)

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
6 Jul 2026PL/2026/0931/TCA
Swanton Morley Farms, HOE HALL Hall Road, Hoe, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BDBreckland

Large Horse Chestnut tree - Complete Removal

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
3 Jul 2026PL/2026/0923/TCA
ASH TREE COTTAGE, 43 Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5HEBreckland

Apple Tree - Removal

Pending
FMIN minor application
30 Jun 2026PL/2026/0911/FMIN
CHESTNUT BARN Northall Green, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BABreckland

Conversion of outbuilding into holiday let

Pending
NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission
26 Jun 2026PL/2026/0896/NMA
A M Furnitre Ltd, CREST BUNGALOW The Green, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LPBreckland

Application for a non-material amendment to permission ref. 3PL/2023/0361/F - change of roof materials from shingle to pantile and addition of PV panels to roof slope

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
26 Jun 2026PL/2026/0888/TRE
THE POTTING SHED, 16B Fakenham Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BJBreckland

Previous approved under: TRE/2024/0134/TPO - T4: Oak (Quercus robur). General shape and prune 2 meters off height and 1 meter off width. Remove dead wood over 25mm T5: Oak (Quercus robur). General shape and prune 2 meter of height and 1 meter off width. Remove dead wood over 25mm. T6: Oak (Quercus robur). General shape and prune 2 meter of height and 1 meter off width. Remove dead wood over 25mm. Supporting Images uploaded

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
24 Jun 2026PL/2026/0870/TRE
SUMMERFIELD HOUSE, 45 Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3ASBreckland

T1 London Plane - Height - 23m Width - 15m - Reduce by 1.75m to lessen loading on crown due & removal of deadwood T2 London Plane - Height - 23m Width - 15m - Reduce by 1.75m to lessen loading on crown due & removal of deadwood T4 Lime - Height - 16m Width - 10m Three extended branches within the lower crown above the driveway, to be shortened by no more than 2m (Photo evidence)

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
23 Jun 2026PL/2026/0865/TRE
ECKLING GRANGE Eckling Grange, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3BBBreckland

G1 Beech, sycamore, lime - raise canopies to give 3m clearance over footpath G4 2851/ 2852 - Oak Trees - raise canopies to give a 4m clearance over parking bays

Pending
Small
Informal Bronze
23 Jun 2026IB/26/1344
Land North Of Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5DHNorth Norfolk

Proposed alterations to the high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) overhead lines at Wood Norton to facilitate the removal of overhead lines; New terminal pole, along same alignment of existing apparatus to be installed, under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - Ref 105191-275

Pending
VAR Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission
22 Jun 2026PL/2026/0864/VAR
CORNER NURSERY Fakenham Road, Hoe, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HABreckland

Variation of Conditions 3 & 7 On PP PL/2024/0889/FMIN to amend the wording of the conditions so that compliance is secured through adherence to the parking and drainage documentation submitted as part of the Section 73 application.

Pending
NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission
21 Jun 2026PL/2026/0859/NMA
BERYEW COTTAGE The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DTBreckland

Non Material Amendment to PP PL/2025/1038/FMIN - Addition of garage doors to openings, addition of windows to garage, and brick dentil courses in lieu of fascia/verge

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
18 Jun 2026PL/2026/0837/TCA
THE BUNGALOW, 53 Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5HEBreckland

Removal of hedge comprising hawthorn, privet, ivy, elder, brambles, nettles, and hogweed.

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
17 Jun 2026PL/2026/0833/HOU
FOXFIRE Fustyweed, Elsing, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3ENBreckland

Erection of a two storey front side/front extension, installation of a rooflight at first floor level, erection of new boundary fencing, and construction of a cart lodge incorporating a rooflight and green roof.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
16 Jun 2026PL/2026/0828/TCA
MOLE END Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5HEBreckland

T1 Medium Larch approximately 8-10m in height. Crown lift to 6-8 ft from ground level. Remove Ivy from stem.

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
10 Jun 2026PL/2026/0804/DCA
TANGLEWOOD, 8 Bittering Street, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4EBBreckland

Discharge of condition 3 on PP PL/2026/0403/FMIN

Pending
CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed)
8 Jun 2026PL/2026/0798/CLOPUD
1, MAY VILLAS Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3ANBreckland

Certificate of Proposed Development for a proposed loft conversion with velux roof lights to front and rear

Pending
FMIN minor application
18 May 2026PL/2026/0717/FMIN
WISTERIA COURT, 1 Greenfields Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3TEBreckland

Change of Use from Residential Swimming Pool to Mixed Residential and Commercial (Swim School) Use

Permitted
CLEUD Certificate of lawful development (Existing)
6 May 2026PL/2026/0646/CLEUD
Land To The Rear Of The Gables Greenfields Road/Land Adjacent 4 Wisteria Close, Dereham, NR20 3TEBreckland

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity, including those in breach of a planning condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) To confirm that permission is extant on 3PL/1999/0562/F & that plots 2 & 3 can be implemented.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
6 May 2026PL/2026/0655/TCA
Robinia House, 6, MEADOW LOKE The Street, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4TGBreckland

Leylandii hedge - Removal Willow (corylus avellana) - Removal

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
5 May 2026PL/2026/0633/TCA
2, CORNER COTTAGE High Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JXBreckland

Ash tree - remove down to the ground

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
27 Apr 2026PL/2026/0593/HOU
FERNDALE HOUSE The Drift, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HXBreckland

Single storey front extension to create small veranda

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
27 Apr 2026PL/2026/0600/HOU
6 Lombardi Mews, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4FRBreckland

Single-storey side extension and installation of air source heat pump.

Pending
VARLB Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of Listed Building Consent
24 Apr 2026PL/2026/0587/VARLB
45 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3NPBreckland

Variation of Condition 2 on 3PL/2023/0693/LB - to change gable lower window to a pair of doors

Pending
VAR Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission
24 Apr 2026PL/2026/0591/VAR
45 Dereham Road, Mattishall, NR20 3NPBreckland

Variation of Condition 2 on 3PL/2023/0692/HOU - to change gable lower window to a pair of doors

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
24 Apr 2026PL/2026/0590/DCA
Land At Elsing Road, Lyng, NR20 3EJBreckland

Discharge of Condition(s) 19 & 17 on PP 3PL/2024/0518/VAR

Pending
Small
Listed Building Alterations
13 Apr 2026LA/26/0764
Wood Norton Hall Hall Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BENorth Norfolk

Erection of two detached and freestanding ancillary buildings within the curtilage. A detached garage to the south, and stable block to the east.

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
13 Apr 2026PL/2026/0518/HOU
Mynholm, 72 Bittering Street, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4EQBreckland

Proposed single storey extensions to side and rear with extension to roof - (revised design)

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
13 Apr 2026PL/2026/0514/DCA
Corner Nursery Fakenham Road, Hoe, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HABreckland

Discharge of conditions 5, 10, 12, 13 & 14 on pp PL/2025/1948/FMIN

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
13 Apr 2026PL/2026/0521/TRE
79 Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3ALBreckland

T1 Oak - 2000 No 8 - Request for 20% thinning of crown (see attached photos) 2 metres, to be taken to unions Removal of compression fracture and dead wood Removal of epicormic

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
13 Apr 2026PL/2026/0513/HOU
23 Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JABreckland

Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to the sides and rear, and erection of a front porch

Pending
FMIN minor application
8 Apr 2026PL/2026/0502/FMIN
Lower Farmhouse New Road, Whissonsett, NR20 5TABreckland

Proposed Hay Barn

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
28 Mar 2026PL/2026/0460/TCA
The Old Rectory County School, Bintree, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LEBreckland

At the rear of the house there is an avenue of American walnut trees which it is proposed to thin down to the best trees. This will involve removing every other tree to achieve a better spacing and allow the proper development of the canopies of the remaining trees. The trees are young to early mature with a height of 8 or 9 metres. To the west of the house is a paddock and on the southern edge of this is a line of trees incuding alder and prunus spp. These are younger trees that have been suppressed by the woodland trees to the south and have one sided canopies overhanging the paddock. It is proposed to thin these trees down to the better stems which will involve removing 3 or 4 stems.

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
27 Mar 2026PL/2026/0468/HOU
Copse Edge, 46 Elmham Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BWBreckland

Proposed single storey extension to side/rear (including replacement of flat roof over existing utility room)

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
27 Mar 2026PL/2026/0457/TCA
Elmham House High Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JYBreckland

RETROSPECTIVE: The application is to prune back all branches that have been badly cut on various trees along side the Great Heath Road, North Elmham. All cuts will take the branches back to their nearest pruning points, to hopefully allow the trees to heal and recover from the previous work. The branches will be reduced between 6 inches and 1 meter depending on the branch and pruning point.

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
27 Mar 2026PL/2026/0467/HOU
Woodsage, 20 Bittering Street, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4EEBreckland

Proposed Single Storey Extension to Side, Replacement of Flat Roof to Bathroom to Pitched Roof (including Velux to Bathroom Roof) and Porch to Front, and Velux to Front and Rear to Existing Roof Space

Pending
PAQ Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (class C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
26 Mar 2026PL/2026/0454/PAQ
Agricultural Building On Land East Of County School, Dereham , NR20 5LEBreckland

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Change of use and conversion of existing agricultural building to a single dwelling, and change of use of associated agricultural land to residential curtilage. Please see attached plans for siting and location.

Pending
FMIN minor application
25 Mar 2026PL/2026/0435/FMIN
High House Farm High House Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BXBreckland

Proposed conversion of barns into seven dwellings & demolition of ancillary structures.

Pending
LB Listed building consent
24 Mar 2026PL/2026/0434/LB
Wellesley House, 61 Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JSBreckland

Re-paint both front doors in RAL 7030 - Farrow and Ball, Drop Cloth

Permitted
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
19 Mar 2026PL/2026/0404/TCA
Fortunes Well, 25 Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JABreckland

Palm Tree - Removal

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
16 Mar 2026PL/2026/0402/HOU
Ivy Barn Welgate, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3PLBreckland

Replacement of existing car port/garage with new car port/garage with ancillary accommodation on first floor and increase in roof height – amended scheme

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
16 Mar 2026PL/2026/0401/HOU
10 Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4NPBreckland

Proposed First Floor Rear Extension

Pending
FMIN minor application
16 Mar 2026PL/2026/0391/FMIN
The Swan Public House, 3 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QBBreckland

Proposed refurbishment, alteration and extension of the existing Public House, together with associated works to the external parking and pedestrian areas.

Pending
FMIN minor application
16 Mar 2026PL/2026/0403/FMIN
Tanglewood, 8 Bittering Street, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4EBBreckland

Replacement 1.5-storey self-build dwelling plus garage/workshop

Permitted
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
11 Mar 2026PL/2026/0357/TCA
49 Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JQBreckland

T1- Cedrus - Reduce extended limbs by 1.5m and tidy compromised to to primary union T2- Salix - estimated height 18m bring down to around 10m primary unions T3 - Populus - Remove T4- Quercus Robur- estimated 12m wind damage in top. Reduce down to primary union to minimise impact on future health (reduction by 1.5m) T5 - Fraxinus excelsior - Estimated 16m. Pollard around 10m primary unions. T6 - Fraxinus excelsior - Fell

Pending
PIP Application for permission in principle
10 Mar 2026PL/2026/0358/PIP
Land To The East Of 68 Dereham Road, Mattishall, NR20 3NTBreckland

1No Proposed 3/4 bed Self-Build Dwelling with attached double garage. Adjacent to and within the same site boundary as Five Oaks, 68 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham. New garage attached to the original dwelling (Five Oaks, 68 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham), to replace the existing.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
6 Mar 2026PL/2026/0330/TCA
., 32 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3NPBreckland

T1 - Oak Tree - Remove close to ground level. No treatment to the stump due to translocation risk.