Bessingham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bessingham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Bessingham
Bessingham is a quaint village located in North Norfolk, within the parish of Sustead. Situated 8 miles north-north-west of Aylsham and 5 miles south-south-west of Cromer, this former civil parish had a population of 122 in 1931 before it was merged with Sustead on 1 April 1935. Its rich history and rural charm make it a notable area for potential planning applications.
District: Sustead
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bessingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bessingham.
- 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 Bessingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Bessingham.
- - Rectory Cottage The Street Bessingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7JR
G1 X5 OAK TREES CROWN LIFT UPTO 4 M
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Loke Cottage The Street Bessingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7JR
T1- Ash, Remove due to ash die back -T2- Willow, Reduce to previous reduction 16M, to 8M approx
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Oaklands Farm Manor Road Bessingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7JN
Erection of agricultural building (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Church Cottages The Street Bessingham Norfolk NR11 7JS
Conversion of outbuilding to form residential annexe; associated extension and external alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - 1 - 3 Church Cottages The Street Bessingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7JS
Demolition of existing barn in garden and erection of single-storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-05-28
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A brief summary of Bessingham in Norfolk
Bessingham is a quaint village located in North Norfolk, within the parish of Sustead. Situated 8 miles north-north-west of Aylsham and 5 miles south-south-west of Cromer, this former civil parish had a population of 122 in 1931 before it was merged with Sustead on 1 April 1935. Its rich history and rural charm make it a notable area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Sustead district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bessingham a particularly low-crime area.
Bessingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bessingham (Sustead). 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 Bessingham 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bessingham 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 Bessingham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bessingham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bessingham.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bessingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bessingham were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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