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Planning in Attleborough

Approved
88%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Attleborough

Attleborough is a market town and civil parish situated along the A11 road in Norfolk, England, connecting Norwich and Thetford. Part of the Breckland district, it covers an area of 21.9 square kilometres (8.5 square miles), making it a significant location for planning applications within the region. The town has a population of approximately 12,163 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.

Attleborough covers an area of approximately 21.9 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 Attleborough show an average sale price of £303,630, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Attleborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.attleboroughtc.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Attleborough, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Attleborough. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (11), tree works (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Attleborough?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Attleborough. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Attleborough?
The average planning decision time near Attleborough is 46 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 Attleborough?
The planning approval rate near Attleborough is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Attleborough?
The most common type of planning application near Attleborough is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Attleborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Attleborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.