How long do planning decisions take near Ashby St Mary?

The average planning decision time near Ashby St Mary is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashby St Mary?

The most common type of planning application near Ashby St Mary is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashby St Mary?

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Ashby St Mary, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashby St Mary, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ashby St Mary are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ashby St Mary

Ashby St Mary is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, covering an area of 2.03 square kilometres. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 316 residents living in 120 households. The parish is part of the South Norfolk district, making it a key area for local governance and planning applications.

Population: 284 (2021) · Area: 2.0 km²

District: South Norfolk

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Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
LSOA: South Norfolk 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashby St Mary.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashby St Mary.

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 Ashby St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ashby St Mary.

- Grange Garden House Claxton Church Road Ashby St Mary Norfolk NR14 7BZ
Two storey and single storey rear extensions with external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-23
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A brief summary of Ashby St Mary in Norfolk

Ashby St Mary covers an area of approximately 2.0 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 Ashby St Mary a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ashby St Mary includes 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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 Ashby St Mary

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ashby St Mary. The average decision time was 39 days.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashby St Mary were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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