Barnham Broom, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnham Broom, Norfolk.

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About Barnham Broom

Barnham Broom is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated along the River Yare. It lies approximately 9 miles west of Norwich and 4 miles northwest of Wymondham, making it a desirable area for potential planning applications and developments in a tranquil rural setting.

Population: 666 (2021) · Area: 7.2 km²

District: South Norfolk

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Area Information

• Admin district: South Norfolk
• Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
• LSOA: South Norfolk 002E

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barnham Broom.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnham Broom.

• 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 Barnham Broom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Barnham Broom.

1. - Barnham Broom Post Office Bell Road Barnham Broom Norfolk NR9 4AA
   Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use from commercial to residential
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-12
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A brief summary of Barnham Broom in Norfolk

Barnham Broom is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated along the River Yare. It lies approximately 9 miles west of Norwich and 4 miles northwest of Wymondham, making it a desirable area for potential planning applications and developments in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 666 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.

Barnham Broom covers an area of approximately 7.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Neighbourhood safety in Barnham Broom is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barnham Broom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coston Fen, Runhall SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Norfolk Valley Fens. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnham Broom 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 Barnham Broom

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Barnham Broom.

The most common application types near Barnham Broom were outline applications (1).

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