How long do planning decisions take near Bull's Green?

The average planning decision time near Bull's Green is 74 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 Bull's Green?

The planning approval rate near Bull's Green is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bull's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Bull's Green is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bull's Green?

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Bull's Green, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bull's Green, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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

About Bull's Green

Toft Monks is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, positioned on the border with Suffolk. Situated approximately 4 miles north of Beccles and 11 miles south-west of Great Yarmouth, it encompasses the hamlets of Bull's Green and Maypole Green, making it a notable area for planning applications and rural development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
LSOA: East Suffolk 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bull's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bull's Green.

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 Bull's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bull's Green.

- Land West Of Bulls Green Road Toft Monks Norfolk
Discharge of condition 5 of planning permission 2019/2081 - investigation and risk assessment
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-04-22
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- Land West Of Bulls Green Road Toft Monks Norfolk
New near zero carbon, art and design live-in studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2019-10-17
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- Elder Tree Cottage Bulls Green Road Toft Monks NR34 0DR
Discharge of Condition 5 of planning permission 2014/1741 - Hedge planting
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2015-02-27
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- Land South Of Elder Tree Cottage Bulls Green Road Toft Monks Norfolk NR34 0DR
Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden curtilage
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2014-08-14
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- Bulls Green House Bulls Green Toft Monks
Erection of a single storey conservatory extension to the west side of the existing property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2008-02-07
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A brief summary of Bull's Green in Norfolk

Property prices in Bull's Green show an average sale price of £314,715, 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 Bull's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bull's Green includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Bull's Green

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bull's Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Bull's Green.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bull's Green were outline applications (1).

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