Besthorpe, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Besthorpe, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Besthorpe are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Besthorpe
Besthorpe is a village and civil parish located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England, just 1 mile east of Attleborough along the A11 road. The population has grown from 561 in 2001 to 778 by the 2011 Census, and the hamlet of Black Carr is included within the parish boundaries. This demographic information is essential for understanding planning application trends and community needs in the area.
Population: 907 (2021) · Area: 8.9 km²
District: Breckland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,955 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Besthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Besthorpe.
- 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 Besthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Besthorpe.
- - Besthorpe Hall Bunwell Road, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2LJ
This scheme includes removal of a high voltage (HV) pole and installation of a new H-Pole on Land at Besthorpe Hall, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Besthorpe Hall Bunwell Road, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2LJ
This scheme includes removal of a high voltage (HV) pole and installation of a new H-Pole on Land at Besthorpe Hall, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LJ
Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Glebe Farm School Lane NR17 2LH
Conversion of barn into 1no residential dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Besthorpe in Norfolk
Besthorpe is a village and civil parish located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England, just 1 mile east of Attleborough along the A11 road. The population has grown from 561 in 2001 to 778 by the 2011 Census, and the hamlet of Black Carr is included within the parish boundaries. This demographic information is essential for understanding planning application trends and community needs in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 907 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Besthorpe covers an area of approximately 8.9 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 Besthorpe show an average sale price of £306,955, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Besthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Besthorpe 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 Besthorpe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Besthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Besthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Besthorpe were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burgh Common planning applications
- Attleborough planning applications
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- Black Carr planning applications
- Puddledock planning applications
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- Bunwell Bottom planning applications
- Old Buckenham planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.