Alderford, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alderford, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
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
2 planning applications found near Alderford.
- - Church Farm House Hall Road Alderford Norfolk NR9 5NF
Remove existing 4 windows and sills. Replace with 4 new windows and sills
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - 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 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. The settlement has a population of approximately 58 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
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.
Property prices in Alderford show an average sale price of £310,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alderford 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 Alderford
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Alderford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alderford were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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