Booton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Booton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Booton
Booton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Broadland district of Norfolk. Situated just 1 mile southeast of Reepham and 12 miles northwest of Norwich, it offers a strategic position for potential planning applications, with proximity to larger towns like Aylsham and Reepham enhancing its appeal for development.
Population: 120 (2021) · Area: 4.4 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Booton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Booton.
- 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 Booton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Booton.
- - Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Onshore Cable Route
Discharge Requirement 25 (Watercourse Crossing Method Statement) for Stage 11 of Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Oder 2022 (S.I. 2022 No.138) (as amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Onshore Cable Route
Discharge Requirement 21 (Travel Plan) for Stage 11 of Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Oder 2022 (S.I. 2022 No.138) (as amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Onshore Cable Route
Discharge Requirement 23 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) for Stage 11 of Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Oder 2022 (S.I. 2022 No.138) (as amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Booton in Norfolk
Booton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Broadland district of Norfolk. Situated just 1 mile southeast of Reepham and 12 miles northwest of Norwich, it offers a strategic position for potential planning applications, with proximity to larger towns like Aylsham and Reepham enhancing its appeal for development. The settlement has a population of approximately 120 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Booton covers an area of approximately 4.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Booton a particularly low-crime area.
Booton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Reepham. 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 Booton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Booton Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Norfolk Valley Fens. 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, Booton 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 Booton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Booton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Booton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Booton were tree works (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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