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24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Colney · updated daily · South Norfolk District Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 3 Old Watton Road Colney Norfolk NR4 7TNAwaiting decisionNew 3-bed dwelling end of terrace to existing together with drainage connection to existing as installed system.Received 30 Oct 20262026/3264
- Building B61 John Innes Centre Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UHAwaiting decisionInstallation of Photovoltaics on roofReceived 15 Sep 20262026/2756
- Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Colney NorfolkAwaiting decisionOutline application with all matters reserved except for access for phased development of approximately 101,523 sqm floorspace (GEA) (excluding plant areas) of Class E(gii) research and development, and hospital and medical related uses, and any other ancillary uses and/or uses which are complementary to the main anchor institutions at Norwich Research Park, together with associated infrastructure works.Received 15 Sep 20262026/2760
- Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Colney NorfolkApprovedDetails for condition 3 of planning permission 2023/1796 - (3) Provision for EV ChargingReceived 26 Aug 2026Decided 30 Sep 20262026/2540
- Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UYApprovedProposed development comprises the installation of a new energy compound within the existing data centre area. The compound will accommodate buffer tanks, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), associated mechanical plant, and HV/LV electrical rooms to support the site's heating and energy infrastructure - installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels are proposed across suitable buildings and locations throughout the wider hospital estate as part of a wider programme of energy efficiency improvementsReceived 12 Aug 2026Decided 5 Nov 20262026/2216
Planning in Colney
- Approved
- 100%
- 10 of 10 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Colney in the last 24 months, from South Norfolk District Council's planning register.
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Around Colney
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NR4 182 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: South Norfolk District Council
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About Colney
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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Colney 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 Colney 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, Colney 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 Colney, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Colney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were amendments (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.