How long do planning decisions take near Blackborough?

The average planning decision time near Blackborough is 34 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Blackborough?

The planning approval rate near Blackborough is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackborough?

The most common type of planning application near Blackborough is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackborough?

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Blackborough, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackborough, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blackborough are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Blackborough.

- William George Sand And Gravel Limited William George Way Blackborough End KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1GN
Retrospective Planning Permission for the change of use of Existing Portal Frame Shed from applicant use for maintaining their own Vehicles, Machinery and Plant and general storage to Storage and Main
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Storage Land At William George Business Park William George Way Blackborough End Norfolk
Retrospective change of use for commercial storage including siting of shipping containers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-26
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26/00001/PACU5 - William George Business Park William George Way Blackborough End Norfolk
PRIOR APPROVAL: Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R: Change of use of existing portal frame shed from stored agricultural machinery/plant i.e. Mini Diggers, Rollers and Dumpers and owner's Lorries for Winter
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-10
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- William George Business Park William George Way Blackborough End Norfolk
PRIOR APPROVAL: Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R: Change of use of existing portal frame shed from stored agricultural machinery/plant i.e. Mini Diggers, Rollers and Dumpers and owner's Lorries for Winter
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Blackborough End Household Waste Mill Drove Blackborough End Norfolk
COUNTY MATTER: Non-compliance with conditions 1 (time limit), 2 (approved plans and documents), 4 (aftercare scheme) and 8 (restoration scheme) of permission reference C/2/2018/2008 to revise the rest
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-08
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- William George Sand & Gravel Limited, Mill Drove, Blackborough End, King's Lynn PE32 1SW
Non-compliance with conditions 2, 3, 10, 11 and 13 of permission reference C/2/2012/2015 to extend quarrying activites for a further 10 years and amend both the site's working and restoration schemes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Blackborough in Norfolk

Blackborough is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackborough a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackborough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackborough End Pit SSSI, River Nar SSSI. 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 Blackborough

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Blackborough. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Blackborough.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackborough were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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