How long do planning decisions take near Alderford?

The average planning decision time near Alderford is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alderford?

The planning approval rate near Alderford is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alderford?

The most common type of planning application near Alderford is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alderford?

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Alderford, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alderford, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Alderford are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Alderford

Alderford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Norwich. This charming community offers a rural setting, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure projects.

Population: 58 (2021) · Area: 1.8 km²

District: Broadland

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Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
LSOA: South Norfolk 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alderford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alderford.

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 Alderford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Alderford.

- Land South Of Hall Road Alderford Norfolk
Request under Town and County planning (environmental impact assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 for screening opinion for Solar Photovoltaic Farm
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Alderford in Norfolk

Alderford covers an area of approximately 1.8 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 Alderford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alderford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alderford Common SSSI, River Wensum SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wensum. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Alderford

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Alderford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alderford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Alderford were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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