Search Costessey planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Costessey · updated daily · South Norfolk District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Place Farm Macks Lane Drayton Norfolk NR8 6JNAwaiting decisionDemolition of the existing Romney Shed and erection of a self-build dwelling, with associated landscaping and infrastructure works.Received 26 Oct 20262026/2902
- Land At 15 Upper Stafford Avenue Costessey NorfolkAwaiting decisionDetails of conditions (14) Biodiversity Enhancement Stratefy & (16) Air Source Heat Pump details of application 2025/1201 (which consented to a residential development for 2 dwellings, driveways and access points) Date of Decision 06/02/2026Received 15 Sep 20262026/2757
- 105 Taverham Road Taverham Norfolk NR8 6SEAwaiting decision1 No. Sycamore - Reduce or fell the remaining standing section under an exception of the TPO Restrictions for Dangerous TreesReceived 4 Sep 20262026/2643
- By The Mill The Street Costessey Norfolk NR8 5DGApprovedT6 Ash - Fell - dead, Unknown number of further ash trees - bough pruning - die-backReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 29 Sep 20262026/2610
- 105 Taverham Road Taverham Norfolk NR8 6SEApprovedNew Fibre Optic telephony cable to front of 103 Taverham Road - request pruning of branches and associated removal impacting on new cable. Request to remove all downward hanging stems to 4m from ground over 103 Taverham Road. Approx 10-12m tall.Received 11 Aug 2026Decided 25 Sep 20262026/2248
Planning in Costessey
Only 5 decisions near Costessey in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Costessey in the last 24 months, from South Norfolk District Council's planning register.
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Around Costessey
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NR8 107 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Norfolk District Council
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About Costessey
Costessey is a town and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 4 miles northwest of Norwich. As part of the Norwich Urban Area, it encompasses the residential suburb of Queen's Hills, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development projects in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,694 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Costessey covers an area of approximately 12.4 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 Costessey 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 Costessey a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Costessey has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Costessey 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 Costessey, 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 Costessey.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (1).