How long do planning decisions take near Dunston?

The average planning decision time near Dunston is 49 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 Dunston?

The planning approval rate near Dunston is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunston?

The most common type of planning application near Dunston is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunston?

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Dunston, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunston, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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

About Dunston

Dunston is a village located in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England, and is now part of the parish of Stoke Holy Cross. This former civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.

District: Stoke Holy Cross

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Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
LSOA: South Norfolk 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Dunston.

- Norwich Main Substation Mangreen Hall Lane Dunston Norfolk NR14 8PG
(T9.1) Fraxinus excelsior - fell (11.1) Pinus Species - fell (G168) Fraxinus excelsior - fell x 3 trees (G169) Fraxinus excelsior - fell x 4 trees (G170) Fraxinus excelsior - fell x 3 trees (185) Pinu
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Bottom End Farm The Common Dunston Norfolk NR14 8PF
Replace windows to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-11-10
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- Land At Norwich Main Substation Mangreen Hall Lane Dunston Norfolk NR14 8PG
Underground point of connection cables (for battery storage development) located beneath non operational land within the Norwich National Grid Main Substation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Land North Of Hickling Lane Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Details of condition 13 of 2023/0617 - (13) Archaeological written scheme of investigation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Dunston in Norfolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunston a particularly low-crime area.

Dunston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Holy Cross. 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.

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Planning Activity in Dunston

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Dunston. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dunston.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunston were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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