Aylsham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aylsham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
About Aylsham
Aylsham is a historic market town and civil parish located on the River Bure in north Norfolk, approximately 9 miles north of Norwich. It serves as a gateway to notable attractions such as Blickling, Felbrigg, Mannington, and Wolterton, making it a significant area for tourism and potential development projects.
Population: 7,568 (2021) · Area: 17.5 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: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 001A
Crime Statistics
27 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 12
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aylsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aylsham.
- 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 Aylsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Aylsham.
- - Verge Adj Dunkirk And Millgate Aylsham Norfolk
Beech tree No.5 (tag 875) - Fell under an exception of the Conservation Area Restrictions for dead trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Cart Shed The White House 19 Cromer Road Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HF
T1 & T2 - Yew Trees- Reduce height from 8m to 4m. T3- Plum- Reduce Height from 10m to 7m. T4 - Silver Birch- Reduce height from 14m to 10m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 13 Town Lane Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HH
Crown reduction in height from 10m to 7m. Canopy spread to be reduced from 5m to 3.5m on all sides of the tree back to appropriate pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land Opp Wherry House Dunkirk Aylsham Norfolk
T1 Sycamore - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 5 Cromer Road Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HE
Willow - Fell under an exception of the conservation area restrictions for dead trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Sundowner 14 Saint Michaels Close Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HA
(T1) Pine - Remove lowest 2 branches over Neighbour's. (T2) Acer - Reduce height by 3m from 7m to 4m and sides by 1.5m from 3.5 to 2m. (G1) Limes - Reduce overhang by 3m from 6m to 3m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - The Maltings Millgate Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6GX
T1 Hornbeam - approx 10m high and 4m wide. Reduce by 2m. T2 Beech - approx 14m high and 4m wide. Reduce by 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Parmeters 12 Cromer Road Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HE
T1 T3 T4 Yew removal of dead and damaged branches. T2 branch removed overhanging the highway. T5 Katsura fell. T6 Gingko removal of branch overhanging highway. T7 Davidia - approx 6m high and 4 meters
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 9 Saint Michaels Close Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HA
T1 - Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) - fell, T2 - Golden King Holly (Ilex - altaclerensis) - fell, T3 - fell & G1- Hedgerow - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 8 Saint Michaels Close Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HA
Proposed first floor side and front extension above existing garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 7 Saint Michaels Close Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HA
Coppicing of two mature willow trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Cottage Petersons Lane Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HD
Replacement of existing sheds with a new shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Beech House 16 Cromer Road Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HE
2 Hollies (5m tall) & 1 Laurel (4m tall) - To fell. Cut back lateral branches from holly & chestnut on eastern boundary that overhang neighbours garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - Lucky For Some 13 Millgate Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HX
T1 - To reduce/prune by 1.5m/2m from 8m to 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - Maingay House Abbots Close Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HQ
G001 Mixed Species - Crown lift to 2.4M over footpath, Ivy Strip, T001 Himalayan Birch - Crown lift to 2.4m over road, T003 Himalayan Birch -Crown Lift to 2.4m over road, T004 Common Beech - Epicormic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 12 Millgate Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HX
Rear porch extension, replacement of 2 x windows on front elevation and 3 x windows on rear elevation (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-12-07
View full details - - The Orchards Sir Williams Lane Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6AN
Single storey side and rear extensions, flat roof dormer to rear, 2 x pitched roof dormers to front, erection of cartlodge, and front boundary wall, demolition of existing conservatory and utility roo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-25
View full details - - Edgefield 29 Town Lane Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HH
T1, T2, T3 Silver Birch - crown height reduction from 6.5m to 5m, no reduction to width, crown thin by 10% T4, T5 Silver Birch - crown height reduction from 5m to 4m, no reduction to width, crown thin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 45 Millgate Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HX
T1 Birch - Fell T2 Ash - Reduce left hand southerly limb from 12m to approximately 2/3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-07-28
View full details - - Kingfisher Aylsham Water Mill Mill Row Aylsham Norfolk NR11 6HZ
T1 Southern Beech- Height reduction from 18m to 12m, spread reduction from 8m to 5m, removal of large limbT2 Horse Chestnut- Height reduction from 10m to 8m, spread reduction from 5m to 3m, crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-06-15
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A brief summary of Aylsham in Norfolk
Aylsham is a historic market town and civil parish located on the River Bure in north Norfolk, approximately 9 miles north of Norwich. It serves as a gateway to notable attractions such as Blickling, Felbrigg, Mannington, and Wolterton, making it a significant area for tourism and potential development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 7,568 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Aylsham covers an area of approximately 17.5 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 Aylsham show an average sale price of £310,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Aylsham area recorded 27 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Aylsham has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Aylsham, Blickling, Mannington and Wolterton, Ingworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aylsham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Aylsham
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Aylsham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aylsham.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aylsham were tree works (23), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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