Cawston, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cawston, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cawston are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cawston
Cawston is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit, it offers a unique blend of rural living and accessibility to nearby towns, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,616 (2021) · Area: 17.0 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cawston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cawston.
- 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 Cawston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Cawston.
- - Two Trees 4 Chapel Street Cawston Norfolk NR10 4BG
Sweet Chestnut tree - crown reduction of lateral growth. Current height 8.5m and spread 3.5m. Retain crown spread but reduce newer growth reducing height by 3m to 5.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Old School House New Street Cawston Norfolk NR10 4BN
Conifer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - School House 59 Norwich Road Cawston Norfolk NR10 4EU
Oak (T1) - Reduce by approx. 1m height and 2m spread previous 10m x 8.3m after 9m x 6.3m. Crown lift the canopy over the house removing and reducing back branches within 2 meters of the roof. Remove l
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 2 William Bush Close Cawston Norfolk NR10 4AQ
Single storey extension to bungalow with the erection of a the erection of a front porch and a detached home office/garden room Creation of a small raised decking area with pergola, with increase to h
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 63A Norwich Road Cawston Norfolk NR10 4EU
Tree 1 oak - reduce crown from 7m to 5m on the southern side of the crown and reduce crown from 6m to 4.5m on the western side of the crown
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Garden Cottage 22 High Street Cawston Norfolk NR10 4AA
Replacement windows and removal of small area of infill brick above ground floor window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Church Farm 6 Booton Road Cawston Norfolk NR10 4AH
T1 Robinia - fell. G1 Robinia - Approx 18m in height. Reduce by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Cawston in Norfolk
Cawston is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit, it offers a unique blend of rural living and accessibility to nearby towns, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,616 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Cawston covers an area of approximately 17.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cawston a particularly low-crime area.
Cawston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cawston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Cawston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Cawston 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 Cawston
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Cawston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cawston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cawston were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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