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Planning in Catfield

Only 7 decisions near Catfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Catfield

Catfield is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 2 miles south of Stalham and 12 miles from both Great Yarmouth and Norwich. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 983, marking a growth from 943 in 2011. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and proximity to key regional hubs. The settlement has a population of approximately 983 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.

Catfield covers an area of approximately 10.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Catfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Catfield has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Catfield 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 Catfield, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Catfield.

The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Catfield?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Catfield.
What types of planning applications are most common near Catfield?
The most common type of planning application near Catfield is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Catfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Catfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.