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Planning in Alpington

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alpington in the last 24 months, from South Norfolk District Council's planning register.

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Around Alpington

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NR14 226 applications in the last 12 monthsNR15 228 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Norfolk District Council

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About Alpington

Alpington is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 6 miles southeast of Norwich. It shares close ties with the nearby village of Yelverton to the north, making it an appealing area for planning applications and rural development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 533 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.

Alpington covers an area of approximately 2.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Alpington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Alpington has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alpington 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Alpington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Alpington. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alpington?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Alpington. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Alpington?
The average planning decision time near Alpington is 88 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 Alpington?
The planning approval rate near Alpington is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Alpington?
The most common type of planning application near Alpington is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alpington?
You can search and track planning applications near Alpington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.