Castle Acre, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Acre, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Castle Acre
Castle Acre is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, along the banks of the River Nar. Situated just 4 miles north of Swaffham and 26 miles west of Norwich, this charming area presents ample opportunities for planning applications, particularly within its historic context and scenic landscape.
Population: 861 (2021) · Area: 13.2 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,605 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Acre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Acre.
- 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 Castle Acre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Castle Acre.
- - 15 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING APPLICATION 24/01725/LB: Listed Building Application: The proposed works will entail linking the two properties to create a single-family home, ensuring the future
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Rowan House Back Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR
T1 Ash - 14m in height. Extensive heartwood decay on North of stem from 2.4m extending in excess of 1m below ground - Pollard to a height of 2.4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 108 Foxes Meadow Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AT
HOUSEHOLDER: Side fence to side of property to a height of 1.8m high (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Meadow View Back Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR
TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA: The trees are located in the hedgerow between this property and the neighbouring property, Priory House. We want to prune overhanging branches no further than 0.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Boutell House Stocks Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AE
T1 Silver Birch Tree- Crown reduction by approx 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Green End 1 North Street Castle Acre KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 2BA
Trees in the hedge along the rear boundary have become overgrown and need to be reduced to around 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Gresham House Town Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AU
T1 - Yew Tree This Yew tree is located in the rear garden close to the eastern boundary with The Pastures, it is mostly hidden by a very large Beech tree. The work that I wish to carry out is to remov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Wellington House Back Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR
T1- Silver Birch- crown reduction by approx 1m T2- Cherry- crown reduction by approx 1.5m T3- Cherry- crown reduction by approx 0.5-1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Gresham House Town Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AU
To remove all the lower branches up to approximately 5 feet off the ground, this is to give me easier access to the ground around the tree to aide grass cutting and weeding etc.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 15 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01725/LB - Listed Building Application: The proposed works will entail linking the two properties to create a single-family home, ensuring t
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 16 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
Listed Building Application: Internal Alterations following infestation of death watch beetle.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 16 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 OF PLANNING CONSENT 24/00334/LB : Listed building application for proposed oak frame rear extension & internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Heritage View Castle Square Bailey Street Castle Acre KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 2AJ
T1 Yew Tree - Replace with fruit trees. The tree is currently kept short, but is approaching the telephone cable
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-06-16
View full details - - 16 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
Proposed oak frame rear extension & internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Gresham House Town Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AU
G1 Birch trees- Crown lift to leave clearance of approx. 2m to allow easier access for ground maintenance/ grass cutting
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Castle Acre in Norfolk
Castle Acre is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, along the banks of the River Nar. Situated just 4 miles north of Swaffham and 26 miles west of Norwich, this charming area presents ample opportunities for planning applications, particularly within its historic context and scenic landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 861 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Castle Acre covers an area of approximately 13.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Castle Acre show an average sale price of £319,605, 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 Castle Acre a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Acre has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Acre, Castle Acre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Castle Acre includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castle Acre Common SSSI, River Nar SSSI. 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, Castle Acre 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 Castle Acre
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Castle Acre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castle Acre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castle Acre were tree works (8), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- South Acre planning applications
- Newton planning applications
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