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Planning in Burston

Only 1 decision near Burston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burston in the last 24 months, from South Norfolk District Council's planning register.

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About Burston

Burston, a village in Norfolk, England, is located 2.5 miles northeast of Diss and 16 miles southwest of Norwich. Historically a separate civil parish, it merged with Shimpling on April 1, 1935, to form Burston and Shimpling. As of the 1931 census, Burston had a population of 279, marking the last recorded standalone population figures for the village. This quaint community could be of interest for planning applications, given its unique historical context and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 568. It sits within the Burston and Shimpling district.

Burston covers an area of approximately 9.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Burston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burston 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Burston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Burston.

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How many planning applications have been submitted near Burston?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Burston.
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