Bawburgh, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bawburgh, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Bawburgh
Bawburgh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 5 miles west of Norwich city centre, nestled in the valley of the River Yare. With a population that grew from 466 in 2001 to 595 in 2011, Bawburgh's proximity to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Bowthorpe Estate makes it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 520 (2021) · Area: 5.8 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 002D
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bawburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bawburgh.
- 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 Bawburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bawburgh.
- - Walstan Church Street Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LP
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell under an exception of the Conservation Area Restrictions for dead trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Field Trials Station Sparrows Hill Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3PY
Installation of a temporary Portakabin building at the John Innes Centre for Field Trials at Bawburgh required for additional office, training, and meeting facilities for a maximum of 10 years from co
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 Church Street Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LP
T1 Mountain Ash - fell. T2 Apple Tree - 9m tall. To be reduced by 2m back to previous points. G1 Group of Willow trees (est 8m tall). To be pollarded at 4m high.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - East View Harts Lane Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LS
(T1) Apple - Crown Reducation - Height reduce 0.4m, from 2.5m to 2.1m. Width reduce by 0.4m from 2.6 to 2.2m. Remove water shoots. (T2) - Hawthorn - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Butchers Shop And Bungalow Harts Lane Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LS
Construction of single storey side extension and porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Fairlight Harts Lane Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LS
T1- Plum- Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 6 Hall Farm Place Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LW
Erection of a garden studio with patio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-03-31
View full details - - 5 Hall Farm Place Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LW
G1 Silver Birch - Crown reduce group of silver birch by reducing height from 13.5m to 10.5m and spread from 13m to 9.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 15 Stocks Hill Bawburgh Norfolk NR9 3LL
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a two storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Bawburgh in Norfolk
Bawburgh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 5 miles west of Norwich city centre, nestled in the valley of the River Yare. With a population that grew from 466 in 2001 to 595 in 2011, Bawburgh's proximity to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Bowthorpe Estate makes it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 520 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Bawburgh covers an area of approximately 5.8 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 Bawburgh is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Bawburgh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bawburgh. 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, Bawburgh 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 Bawburgh
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bawburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bawburgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bawburgh were tree works (4), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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