Diss, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Diss, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Diss are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Diss
Diss is a market town and civil parish located in South Norfolk, England, near the Suffolk border. With a population of 7,572 as of the 2011 census, it is situated in the scenic valley of the River Waveney, featuring a mere that spans 6 acres and reaches depths of up to 18 feet. This charming town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 8,509 (2021) · Area: 5.3 km²
District: South Norfolk
Website: http://www.diss.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Diss.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Diss.
- 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 Diss based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Diss.
- - Land East Of Shelfanger Road And West Of Heywood Road Diss Norfolk
Details for Condition 9 - Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) of permission 2021/2782
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 St Nicholas Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4LB
Conversion of existing building to 3 residential apartments retaining a commercial shop unit on the ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 3 St Nicholas Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4LB
Conversion of existing building to 3 residential apartments retaining a commercial shop unit on the ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Waycross 43 Roydon Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4LW
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of self-build dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 29 Shelfanger Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4EH
Change of use of the former ATS Tyre Fitting Centre from Class E (Commercial) to Class F1 (Place of Worship and Community Facility)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 13 St Nicholas Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4LB
Conversion of first floor office to flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land West Of Heywood Road Diss Norfolk
Details for condition 11 of 2021/2782 - (11) Noise and Dust management plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Land East Of Shelfanger Road And West Of Heywood Road Heywood Road Diss Norfolk
Details reserved by Condition 7 (construction parking details), Condition 8 (construction traffic management plan), Condition 13 (surface water drainage scheme), Condition 14 (ecological design strate
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 55 Shelfanger Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4EH
T1 Cedar - Reduce height from approx 7m to 5m and lateral spread from 6m to 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 18 Scholars Walk Diss Norfolk IP22 4EA
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - 3 Market Hill Diss Norfolk IP22 4JZ
Change of use of the first floor of a retail building to a residential flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - 33 Steggles Drive Roydon Norfolk IP22 4FH
Lawful development certificate for the proposed removal of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage into to home office
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-03-22
View full details - - 26 Sunnyside Diss Norfolk IP22 4DS
T1 Cherry - Reduce to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 45 Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4QG
T1- Fig- Take all the branches growing toward the wall to bring it back of the wall. taking around 50% of the branches. T2- Cherry tree approx 5m high. Reduce by approx 0.5m off the height. T3- Apple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-01-25
View full details - - 41 Heywood Avenue Diss Norfolk IP22 4DN
Two storey side extension to replace existing garage with roof alterations, erection of a porch and aperture alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 33 Roydon Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4LN
T1 Ash - Top at height of 7m and remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 70 Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4QQ
T1 Walnut - Reduce lateral branches on house side of canopy by approx 1m reducing overall spread from 7m to 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 64 Shelfanger Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4EH
T1 Oak - Crown reduction by reducing height from approx 12.1m to 8.1m and reduce width from approx 6m to 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - The Chapter House 1 Church Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4DD
T1 Cedar - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 3 Market Hill Diss Norfolk IP22 4JZ
External de-branding of the Lloyds Bank due to branch closure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Diss in Norfolk
Diss is a market town and civil parish located in South Norfolk, England, near the Suffolk border. With a population of 7,572 as of the 2011 census, it is situated in the scenic valley of the River Waveney, featuring a mere that spans 6 acres and reaches depths of up to 18 feet. This charming town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community, making it a notable area for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 8,509 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Diss covers an area of approximately 5.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Diss show an average sale price of £373,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Diss a particularly low-crime area.
Diss has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Diss, Palgrave. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Diss planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.diss.co.uk. 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 Diss
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Diss. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Diss.
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 Diss were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.