Aldborough, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldborough, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Aldborough
Aldborough, located approximately 8 miles south of Cromer in North Norfolk, is a quaint village that was part of a former civil parish. In 1935, it merged with the neighbouring village of Thurgarton, forming the parish now known as Aldborough & Thurgarton. As of the 2011 Census, this combined parish had a population of 578 across 259 households, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 578 (2011) · Area: 7.2 km²
District: Aldborough & Thurgarton
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldborough.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aldborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Aldborough.
- - Veksebo Mill Lane Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NS
T1 Sycamore to remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 1 Pipits Meadow Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NW
T1 SILVER BIRCH REMOVE OVER HANGING BRANCHES T2 BEECH REDUCE OVERHANGING BRANCHES
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Butterfly Cottage The Green Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7AA
T1 SYCAMORE REMOVE STEM OVER PATH T2 JUDAS TREE REDUCE RESHAPE BY 3M T3 OAK CROWN RAISE 3M REDUCE AND RE SHAPE AS REQUIRED T4 WILLOW FELL T5 SPRUCE TREES REDUCE BY 3 M T6 WILLOW FELL T7 LIQUID AMBER R
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 1 Temperance Villas Chapel Road Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NP
T1 Silver Birch to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Springfield Chapel Road Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NP
T1 Willow leaning on outbuilding to remove the tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Barn Adjacent To Manor Farm Thwaite Road Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NR
Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class C3) and building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Barn At Manor Farm Thwaite Road Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NR
Regulation 77 application to determine whether the following proposal is likely to have a significant effect on a European site or a European offshore marine site (either alone or in combination with
Status: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Centenary Chapel Chapel Road Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NP
Discharge of Condition 4 (Details for Fencing & Gates) of Planning Permission PF/25/0973 (Detached outbuilding (summer house) in rear garden and backup emergency generator to side of dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Chapmans Row The Green Aldborough Norfolk
Replacement of timber windows to front elevation with double glazed flush casement uPVC windows at 1, 2 & 3 Chapmans Row
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Meadow Farmhouse School Road Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 7PE
T1 GOAT WILLOW DYING REMOVE ALL BRANCHES TO MAIN STEM/TRUNK
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land South Of School Road North Of Allotments South Of Manor Farm Thurgarton Norfolk NR11 7PG
Erection of a two storey self-build dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - The Grange Harmers Lane Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 7PF
Non material amendment of planning permission PF/22/2867 (Detached domestic outbuilding (garden room) within the grounds of dwelling) to allow - moving the building 500mm to the west and 500mm to the
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Millstone Mill Lane Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7NS
Window/door alterations and additions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - Larks Rise The Green Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7AA
To remove a dying spruce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - The Red Barn The Green Aldborough Norwich Norfolk NR11 7AA
Erection of single storey garden room and car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Aldborough in Norfolk
Aldborough, located approximately 8 miles south of Cromer in North Norfolk, is a quaint village that was part of a former civil parish. In 1935, it merged with the neighbouring village of Thurgarton, forming the parish now known as Aldborough & Thurgarton. As of the 2011 Census, this combined parish had a population of 578 across 259 households, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 578 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Aldborough & Thurgarton district.
Aldborough covers an area of approximately 7.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aldborough a particularly low-crime area.
Aldborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hanworth, Mannington and Wolterton, Aldborough. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aldborough includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aldborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aldborough
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Aldborough. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aldborough.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Aldborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Aldborough were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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