Baconsthorpe, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Baconsthorpe, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Baconsthorpe
Baconsthorpe is a village and civil parish located in the North Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Holt, 5 miles south of Sheringham, and 20 miles north of Norwich, it offers a picturesque setting for potential planning applications in a rural context.
Population: 205 (2021) · Area: 5.5 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,866 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Baconsthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baconsthorpe.
- 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 Baconsthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Baconsthorpe.
- - Ash Tree Farm The Street Baconsthorpe Holt Norfolk NR25 6LF
G1 - Conifers (3), Dismantle to ground level, Trees are becoming to large for their location, encroaching onto the neighboring property and hindering visibility down the road
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage The Street Baconsthorpe Holt Norfolk NR25 6AB
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Graftings The Street Baconsthorpe Holt Norfolk NR25 6LH
Proposed two-storey rear extension, front porch/veranda, including alternations to external openings and internal alterations, and a two-bay carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Newt Cottage 65 Castle Road Baconsthorpe Holt Norfolk NR25 6LL
Alterations and extension of existing single storey outbuilding to facilitate use as annexe accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Baconsthorpe in Norfolk
Baconsthorpe is a village and civil parish located in the North Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Holt, 5 miles south of Sheringham, and 20 miles north of Norwich, it offers a picturesque setting for potential planning applications in a rural context. The settlement has a population of approximately 205 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Baconsthorpe covers an area of approximately 5.5 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 Baconsthorpe show an average sale price of £392,866, 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 Baconsthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Baconsthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Baconsthorpe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Baconsthorpe 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 Baconsthorpe
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Baconsthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Baconsthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Baconsthorpe were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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