How long do planning decisions take near Brandon Creek?

The average planning decision time near Brandon Creek is 51 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 Brandon Creek?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Brandon Creek?

The most common type of planning application near Brandon Creek is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brandon Creek?

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Brandon Creek, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brandon Creek, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brandon Creek are administered by Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council. View the full Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brandon Creek

Southery is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, approximately 5 miles south of Downham Market and 10 miles northeast of Ely in Cambridgeshire. The parish is bordered to the west by the River Great Ouse and includes the hamlet of Brandon Creek, where it shares a boundary with Cambridgeshire along the River Little Ouse. This geographical context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £292,666 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 017I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brandon Creek.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brandon Creek based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Brandon Creek.

- Little Ouse Farm Farthing Drove Brandon Creek Southery DOWNHAM MARKET Norfolk PE38 0PR
HOUSEHOLDER: proposed garage/ cart lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Brandon Creek in Norfolk

Property prices in Brandon Creek show an average sale price of £292,666, 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 Brandon Creek a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brandon Creek 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 Brandon Creek

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Brandon Creek. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Brandon Creek.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brandon Creek were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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