Search Banham planning applications
25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Banham · updated daily · Breckland District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- PRETORIA COTTAGE, 28 - 30 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EXAwaiting decision1) Copper Beech - crown reduction by 2m (approx 20m to 18m) plus crown lifting by up to 5m 2) American Box Elder crown reduction by 1.5 m (approx 10m to 8.5m) plus crown lifting by up to 2.5m 3) Birch - fell as becoming too big for the situationTCA Application for trees in a conservation areaReceived week of 28 Sep 2026PL/2026/1334/TCA
- Land Off New Buckenham Road, BanhamRefusedApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use, Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Existing use of building as a dwellingReceived week of 21 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026PL/2026/1256/CLEUD
- 11 Crown Way, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EYApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Larger Home Extension The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A for proposed single...Received week of 21 Sep 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/1280/PAH
- 14 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EXAwaiting decisionInstallation of 20 solar panels and battery storage to modern garageHOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived week of 14 Sep 2026PL/2026/1132/HOU
- 14 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EXAwaiting decisionT1 - Eucalyptus - Height: 12m - Reduce by 2m finish height of 10m. T2 - Common Beech - Height: 12m - Remove T3 - Corsican Pine - Height: 15m - RemoveTCA Application for trees in a conservation areaReceived week of 17 Aug 2026PL/2026/1155/TCA
Planning in Banham
- Approved
- 84%
- 26 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Banham in the last 24 months, from Breckland District Council's planning register.
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NR16 193 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Breckland District Council
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About Banham
Banham is a village and civil parish in Norfolk, located approximately 7 miles north of Diss and 20 miles southwest of Norwich. Notable for its attractions, the village is home to Banham Zoo, a popular destination featuring over 2,000 animals, as well as the Grade I listed Church of England parish church dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. This combination of local amenities and historical significance makes Banham an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,472 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Banham covers an area of approximately 16.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Banham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Banham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Banham 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 Banham, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Banham. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (5).