How long do planning decisions take near Colney?

The average planning decision time near Colney is 46 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 Colney?

The planning approval rate near Colney is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Colney?

The most common type of planning application near Colney is amendment applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Colney?

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Colney, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colney, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Colney are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Colney

Population: 184 (2021) · Area: 3.8 km²

District: South Norfolk

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Area Information

Admin district: Norwich
Parliamentary constituency: Norwich South
LSOA: Norwich 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colney.

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 Colney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Colney.

- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Alternative below ground surface water drainage infrastructure to discharge surface water from the extended West 01 glasshouse (application ref: 2023/2936, 2025/0601 and 2025/2614)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-07-06
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- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Non-material amendment of 2025/0103 - Amend and substitute relevant approved drainage strategy drawings referenced in Condition 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-07-06
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- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Non-material amendment of 2025/1649 - Amend and substitute relevant approved drainage strategy drawings referenced in Condition 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-07-06
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- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Non-material amendment of 2025/0509 and 2025/2365 (original 2024/0841) amendment to the elevations to respond to changes in the design to reflect the detailed technical deisgn (RIBA stage 4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UY
Non-material amendment of 2023/2250 - adding a roof top to the NNUH NaNOC 1 plantroom enclosure
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-13
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- UEA Anatomy Suite Colney Lane Colney NR4 7UL
Non material amendment of 2023/3611 - repositioning of approved external plant infrastructure on the first floor roof of the UEA Anatomy Suite
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-30
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- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Details reserved by condition 3 of 2023/0786 - external lighting
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-02-14
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- Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Colney Norfolk
Non-material amendment to 2023/1796 - new roof-mounted plant room, minor increase in building area, alterations to ancillary building including reduction in height, extension to red line to include fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-12-11
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- Building 1 Plot B Former Institute For Food Research Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Colney Norfolk
Details for conditions 14 & 22 of 2012/1477 (Varied by 2014/0030) - (14) - Landscaping & (22) Footways/Cycleways
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-12-11
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- John Innes Institute Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UH
Demolition of existing buildings, provision of upgraded internal southern access road and below ground infrastructure works including new and relocated communications and electricity cabling, upgraded
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-12-06
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A brief summary of Colney in Norfolk

Colney is a village located on the western outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk, England. Its proximity to the city makes it a notable area for planning applications, as it balances rural charm with accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 184 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.

Colney covers an area of approximately 3.8 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 Colney a particularly low-crime area.

Colney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cringleford, No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Colney

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Colney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Colney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Colney were amendments (6), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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