Banham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Banham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,472 (2021) · Area: 16.2 km²
District: Breckland
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 011C
Crime Statistics
13 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Banham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Banham.
- 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 Banham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
193 planning applications found near Banham.
- - The Pantiles Church Hill, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HN
Discharge of Condition 4 on PP PL/2025/0870/FMIN
Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Alexandra House Church Hill, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HN
Replacement of an oil fired heating system with an air source heating system - retrospective
Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Stinton Lodge, 20 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Repoint of original brickwork Front (west), Side (south & north) Facing elevations
Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - ST MARYS HOUSE Heath Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HS
Change of use of our annexe to a short term holiday let (retrospective)
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - Cider Barn Heath Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HS
Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 27/29 Crown Street, Banham, NR16 2EX
Discharge of Condition 5 on 3PL/2023/0589/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Stinton Lodge, 20 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Proposed Installation of 1No EV Charger within the barn in the rear garden of the house.
Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 27 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Non material amendment to PP3PL/2023/0589/F. Proposed sloping to the roof of the rear single storey extension in the opposite direction as shown in the attached revised drawing
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 45 Crown Street, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2AA
T1 Hornbeam to reduce lateral overhanging branches from 4m to 2m radius. T2 Liquid Amber to reduce from 8m to 6m high and 3m to 2m radius.
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Heath House Heath Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HS
Discharge of Condition 5 & 8 on PL/2024/1148/FMIN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Acorn Park Adult Services, Andrews Furlong Mill Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HU
Proposed installation of a 140kWp solar PV (photovoltaic) system on the roofs of five existing buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Rhosymedre Heath Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HS
Proposed extension and conversion of garage to an annex accommodation (family member)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Pantiles Church Hill, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HN
Change of use from residential annex to holiday and short term let
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 7, Grammar School Yard Church Lane, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HR
Replace lean-to-extension with a two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 7, Grammar School Yard Church Lane, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HR
Replace lean-to-extension with a two storey side extension
Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Heath House Heath Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HS
Discharge of conditions 13 & 15 on pp PL/2024/1148/FMIN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Howgate House Church Hill, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HN
Ash tree adjacent to our garage and property - Reduce the crown by 3 metres to provide sufficient clearance to property. Sycamore tree diseased/dying - Fell to ground level and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 29 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Amendment to planning permission 3PL/2023/0589/F Proposed revised material schedule.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 29 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Discharge of Conditions 10 & 11 on 3PL/2023/0589/F
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 27 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX
Discharge of Condition 9 on 3PL/2023/0589/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Banham in Norfolk
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 were 13 crimes reported in the Banham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Banham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Banham. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Banham
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Banham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Banham.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Banham were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (12), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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