Bergh Apton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bergh Apton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Bergh Apton
Bergh Apton is a charming village and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 7 miles southeast of Norwich, with convenient access via the A146 road connecting Yelverton and Thurton. As of the 2011 Census, the village has a population of 442 residents across 186 households, reflecting a slight growth from 428 in 2001. This tranquil community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 471 (2021) · Area: 8.1 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 011D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bergh Apton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bergh Apton.
- 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 Bergh Apton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Bergh Apton.
- - Land North Of Mill Road Alpington Norfolk
Erection of 1 self-build bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Corner House Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of replacement self-build dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - Oakdene Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
One and a half storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Bells Cottage 2 Mill Road Bergh Apton Norfolk NR15 1BQ
Remove old oil tank and install replacement bunded oil tank to side of house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Galindez Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Raising of ridge to create first floor accommodation and two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-11-29
View full details - - Edgefield Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Single storey rear extension, replacement and conversion of main roof to form habitable rooms with gabled ends and higher ridge line, new flat roof over garage to match rear extension and new detached
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-11-23
View full details - - Edgefield Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Single storey extension to front and rear with conversion and extension of loft space including raising of the ridge line and addition of pitched roof over garage, and construction of a detached garag
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2019-10-25
View full details - - Fern Cottage Mill Road Bergh Apton NR15 1BQ
Replacement of existing porch with new
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2019-06-19
View full details - - The Oaks Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Discharge of conditions 3 - materials ,4 - levels, 6 - highway details and 8 - surface water details of permission 2017/0434 (Proposed new dwelling and creation of vehicular access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2017-06-29
View full details - - Land South West Of Edgefield Mill Road Alpington Norfolk
Proposed new dwelling and creation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - Land South West Of Edgefield Mill Road Alpington Norfolk
Outline application for a single storey dwelling with construction of new vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2016-05-27
View full details - - Hedgerows Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Change of use from residential garden area to build an extension to an existing purpose built UPVC cattery.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2015-11-12
View full details - - West Five 1 Mill Road Bergh Apton Norfolk NR15 1BQ
Discharge of Condition 5 of application 2014/2117 - fencing to front boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2015-01-14
View full details - - Oakdene Mill Road Alpington Norwich NR14 7PQ
Proposed two storey extension, internal and external alterations, side single storey store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2014-11-21
View full details - - West Five 1 Mill Road Bergh Apton Norfolk NR15 1BQ
To use one room in house as a hairdressing salon - retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2014-10-08
View full details - - Sulby House Mill Road Bergh Apton Norwich NR15 1BQ
Proposed first floor side extension and front/side boundary walls as shown on drawing 1120-2-V2.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2014-07-28
View full details - - Hedgerows Mill Road Alpington Norfolk NR14 7PQ
Change of use from residential garden area to the construction and operation of a purpose built UPVC cattery to include boarding units and kitchen area. To the front a timber log cabin office/receptio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2014-02-04
View full details - - The Blackbirds Nest Mill Road Bergh Apton Norfolk NR15 1BQ
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to rear of existing house roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2012-02-29
View full details - - Bells Mill Road Alpington
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Insertion of one window to the North West elevation and various internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2011-03-13
View full details - - Hedgerows Mill Road Alpington
Proposed demolition of flat roof extension to side new extension to rear with new utility room to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2010-03-15
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A brief summary of Bergh Apton in Norfolk
Bergh Apton is a charming village and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 7 miles southeast of Norwich, with convenient access via the A146 road connecting Yelverton and Thurton. As of the 2011 Census, the village has a population of 442 residents across 186 households, reflecting a slight growth from 428 in 2001. This tranquil community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Bergh Apton covers an area of approximately 8.1 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 Bergh Apton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bergh Apton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Bergh Apton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bergh Apton. The average decision time was 68 days.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Bergh Apton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bergh Apton were full planning applications (9), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 90% 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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