What types of planning applications are most common near Bawdeswell?

The most common type of planning application near Bawdeswell is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bawdeswell, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bawdeswell, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Bawdeswell

Bawdeswell is a quaint rural village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, with a population of 828 as of the 2011 census. Nestled approximately 14 miles northwest of Norwich, it spans an area of 487 hectares and falls under the Upper Wensum Ward of Breckland District Council. Historically significant, the village lies along a Roman road that connected Durobrivae near modern Peterborough to Smallburgh, making it a point of interest for planning applications and development in the region.

Population: 868 (2021) · Area: 4.9 km²

District: Breckland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 001F

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bawdeswell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bawdeswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bawdeswell.

- Robinia House, 6, MEADOW LOKE The Street, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4TG
Leylandii hedge - Removal Willow (corylus avellana) - Removal
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-05-06
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- The Old Police House Foxley Road, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RS
Change of use of outbuilding from childcare facility to holiday let
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Bawdeswell in Norfolk

Bawdeswell covers an area of approximately 4.9 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 Bawdeswell show an average sale price of £284,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Bawdeswell is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Bawdeswell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bawdeswell. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bawdeswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Foxley Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bawdeswell

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

The most common application types near Bawdeswell were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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