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Planning applications in PE37

We hold 92 planning applications for the PE37 postcode area, 48 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, Norfolk.

92
applications held
48
in the past year
95%
approved
50 days
median decision

Councils covering PE37

Breckland (90)Norfolk (2)

Recent applications in PE37

Pending
VAR Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission
6 Jul 2026PL/2026/0929/VAR
24 Ketts Hill, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HXBreckland

Removal of condition 2 on PP PL/2024/1026/HOU New access to be omitted, condition to be removed

Pending
NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission
12 Jun 2026PL/2026/0821/NMA
Land West Of Brandon Road , Swaffham, PE37 7FPBreckland

Non Material Amendment(s) to PP PL/2026/0631/NMA to plots 91, 92, 100, 101 and 101 as detailed within the submitted documents - Improvements to amenity space to rear gardens) and as a result of sales requests

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
11 Jun 2026PL/2026/0818/TCA
9 White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QYBreckland

T1 - Western Red Cedar - Take down to a stump close to ground. T2 - Lawson Cypress - Take down to a stump close to ground. T3 - Cherry - Take down to a stump close to ground. T4 - Sycamore - Take down to a stump close to ground.

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
10 Jun 2026PL/2026/0805/DCA
CAMPINGLAND SURGERY The Campingland, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RDBreckland

Discharge of condition 14 (D) on PP 3PL/2023/1147/F

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
21 May 2026PL/2026/0724/DCA
14 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LHBreckland

Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5 & 7 on PP PL/2025/1838/FMIN

Pending
FMIN minor application
21 May 2026PL/2026/0725/FMIN
COMMUNITY CENTRE The Campingland, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RBBreckland

Proposed siting of non-permanent cabin to accommodate the Swaffham Community Fridge

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
27 Apr 2026PL/2026/0594/TCA
11, WEST END The Street, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8BEBreckland

Mature Field Maple Tree - Fell - Twenty metres in height

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
22 Apr 2026PL/2026/0576/HOU
14 The Street, South Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EABreckland

Proposed Installation of 8No roof mounted PV panels.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
15 Apr 2026PL/2026/0532/TCA
THE VICARAGE White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QYBreckland

T19 - Fir - Ht 15m - To crown raise to 5m over car parking area. T20 - Cyress - Ht 13m - To crown raise to 5m over car parking area.

Pending
CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed)
8 Apr 2026PL/2026/0504/CLOPUD
22 Chantry Lane, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8ETBreckland

Erection of tandem garage - certificate of lawfulness - proposed use

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
7 Apr 2026PL/2026/0493/TRE
Triangular Verge On Riverside, Cockley Cley, Norfolk, PE37 8ANBreckland

Horse Chestnut - Remove all dead wood and crown reduce the tree by up to one third in size. Re pollard limbs close to utility lines back to previous points. All arisings removed. 1.00 850.00 20% 850.00 Subtotal

Permitted
NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission
6 Apr 2026PL/2026/0497/NMA
44 The Oaklands, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ENBreckland

Amendment to pp PL/2026/0232/HOU - toilet window on front made smaller

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
25 Mar 2026PL/2026/0451/HOU
7 Captains Close, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HQBreckland

Proposed single storey extension to rear of dwelling

Pending
FMIN minor application
24 Mar 2026PL/2026/0444/FMIN
15 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ABBreckland

Works to repair the existing roof, windows and external doors, including works to refurbish the main façade

Pending
LB Listed building consent
24 Mar 2026PL/2026/0436/LB
15 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ABBreckland

Works to repair the existing roof, windows and external doors, including works to refurbish the main façade

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
20 Mar 2026PL/2026/0427/HOU
Northview, 2 Bells Meadow, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8NEBreckland

Proposed First Floor Extension & New Open Front Porch.

Pending
LB Listed building consent
20 Mar 2026PL/2026/0428/LB
Break Charity Shop, Unit 1, 11 - 12 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ABBreckland

Works to repair existing dormer windows and facades, including replacement of 5Nr windows.

Pending
FMIN minor application
19 Mar 2026PL/2026/0422/FMIN
Nationwide, 5a Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ABBreckland

Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
16 Mar 2026PL/2026/0400/HOU
34 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EYBreckland

Proposed two storey side extension

Pending
FMIN minor application
11 Mar 2026PL/2026/0353/FMIN
15 St Guthlac Close, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7JABreckland

Erection of 2 storey side extension and use of part ground floor as commercial hair salon (mixed use Class C3 and E(c)(iiii))

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
9 Mar 2026PL/2026/0340/DCA
Land South Of Necton Substation, Swaffham, PE37 8EGBreckland

Discharge of Condition 3 & 4 on PP 3PL/2023/0848/F

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
9 Mar 2026PL/2026/0342/TCA
12 The Street, South Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EABreckland

T1 - Norway spruce (Picea abies) - Fell to ground level. T2 - Silver birch (Betula pendula) - Fell to ground level. T3 - Silver birch (Betula pendula) - fell to ground level. T4 - Willow (Salix sp.) - Pollard to approximately 4/5 m above ground level to reduce crown size and maintain tree at a manageable scale for the garden.

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
9 Mar 2026PL/2026/0341/DCA
Lion Works Castleacre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HSBreckland

Discharge remainder of condition 6 on PP PL/2024/1065/FMIN

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
3 Mar 2026PL/2026/0309/TCA
4 St Johns Lane, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8FEBreckland

Felling of 3 Sycamore Trees

Pending
FMIN minor application
27 Feb 2026PL/2026/0316/FMIN
Proposed Building Plot Watery Lane, Ivy Todd, Necton, PE37 8JBBreckland

Erection of a one-storey detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping and new vehicle access will be created from Watery Lane

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
25 Feb 2026PL/2026/0276/TCA
42 The Green, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8BBBreckland

T1 - Oak - reduce up to 2m off all around the tree. Reduce hedging to approx 4ft.

Pending
FMIN minor application
25 Feb 2026PL/2026/0296/FMIN
Swaffham Golf Club Cley Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8AEBreckland

The installation of an open sided, softwood gazebo onto an existing patio to the rear of the clubhouse building

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
12 Feb 2026PL/2026/0232/HOU
44 The Oaklands, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7ENBreckland

Proposed front extension & canopy to side elevation

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
10 Feb 2026PL/2026/0196/TCA
Cherry Cottage, 15 White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QYBreckland

T-1 and T-2 Ash Tree - Reducing to the line shown in the pictures. T-3, T-4 and T-5 Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level as shown on pictures

Pending
CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed)
4 Feb 2026PL/2026/0174/CLOPUD
Avellan Northwell Pool Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HWBreckland

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey side extension

Permitted
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
23 Jan 2026PL/2026/0096/TCA
Innovations, 83e Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7AQBreckland

Removal of Pine Tree

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
15 Jan 2026PL/2026/0067/DCA
Snails Pit Farm Cley Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8AEBreckland

Discharge of condition 5, 6 and 7 on PP PL/2025/1383/FMAJ

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
9 Jan 2026PL/2026/0035/TCA
2 Church Spinney, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RNBreckland

Beech tree- Sectional fell, clear and cut to near ground level.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
9 Jan 2026PL/2026/0036/TCA
4 St Johns Lane, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8FEBreckland

Apple tree - Removal and new tree to be planted

Pending
FMIN minor application
9 Jan 2026PL/2026/0047/FMIN
Vine Cottage Pleasant Row, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DTBreckland

Proposed dwelling house with associated parking and access

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
9 Jan 2026PL/2026/0041/DCA
3 Drymere, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8ASBreckland

Discharge of condition 13 on PP 3PL/2022/1330/F

Pending
CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed)
2 Jan 2026PL/2026/0011/CLOPUD
Drainmasters, 57 Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7XDBreckland

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) To verify the premises fall within Use Class E category.

Permitted
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
17 Nov 2025PL/2025/1741/TCA
Conkers, 34a Ash Close, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7NHBreckland

T1 - CHERRY - Reduce crown height by 3.5m current dimensions 8m height radius by 2m current 4.5m. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Thin out re-growth. T3 - Evergreen Oak - Reduce back to previous reduction points 1.5m overall Finished height 15m radius 4m. G1Evergreen Oaks and Hollies - reduce side growth back to previous points approx 1.5m overall reduction height and side growth on north /west side only. T4 Weeping Willow - re-pollard at 5m height. G2 Small garden trees formative prune to prevent completion between each other.

Pending
CLEUD Certificate of lawful development (Existing)
12 Nov 2025PL/2025/1757/CLEUD
40b Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HPBreckland

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) - Flat 40B (second floor) being used as an individual residential flat for over 10 years

Pending
Small
ADV Advert Application for consent to display an advertisement(s) consent
8 Nov 2025PL/2025/1734/ADV
New Convenience Store Land Off Brandon Road , Swaffham, PE37 7FPBreckland

Proposal to install 3No Fascia, 1No Projecting sign & 2No Dibond signs.

Refused
FMIN minor application
29 Oct 2025PL/2025/1664/FMIN
9 - 10 Plowright Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LQBreckland

Conversion and subdivision of offices to form 3 dwelling houses

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
28 Oct 2025PL/2025/1619/TCA
Oakwood Property E/a, Beech House Northwell Pool Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HWBreckland

T1 & T2 - Yews - reduce top and sides up to 3m. T3 - Beech - 3m off top. T4 - Leylandi - dismantle to ground level T5 - Plum - reduce top and sides by 3m.

Pending
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
28 Oct 2025PL/2025/1638/HOU
1 Rix Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8GDBreckland

Garage conversion for office use (incidental) incl. shower room (retrospective)

Permitted
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
22 Oct 2025PL/2025/1589/TRE
59 Montagu Close, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EQBreckland

TPO T1 Ref 2005 No71 - Beech Tree Full crown reduction of 3-3.5m inline with BS3998, clearing the crown of all dead, dying, duplicated and dangerous limbs. The current crown size is approximately 16 x 12m so the proposal would take the crown size to 13 x 9m.

Pending
Small
TCA Application for trees in a conservation area
6 Oct 2025PL/2025/1491/TCA
23 The Street, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8BDBreckland

G1- Ash trees X2 located on RHS boundary. Sectional fell clear and cut to hedge height. Ash trees on boundary have 20-25% crown dieback and dysfunctional growth, medium limb failures into neighbouring property. Removal due to no long term management plan and clients will be planting a mixed native hedgerow (gap fill) along boundary.

Pending
Small
TRE Works to protected trees
4 Oct 2025PL/2025/1481/TRE
20 Masons Drive, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EEBreckland

Crown reduction from 10 metres to 7 metres (Prune back mature oaks overhanging branches by 3 metres) ref no 2006 no 2/ T7/ T8/ T9. Remove deadwood

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
1 Oct 2025PL/2025/1469/DCA
Rookery Hill House Norwich Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DDBreckland

Discharge of Condition(s) 3,9, 10, 11,14,16 & 17 and the approval of National Biodiversity Gain Plan Condition on PP PL/2024/1049/FMIN

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
30 Sept 2025PL/2025/1467/DCA
Antique Emporium Room 1, Old School House, 18 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QHBreckland

Discharge of Condition 8 on PP 3PL/2020/1027/F

Pending
DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
23 Sept 2025PL/2025/1432/DCA
26 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EYBreckland

Discharge of Condition 5 on 3PL/2024/0161/D

Permitted
NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission
23 Sept 2025PL/2025/1422/NMA
54 Ploughman Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7FFBreckland

Revised Fenceline amendment to Plot 23 on PL/2025/0386/VARMAJ