East Bilney, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Bilney, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About East Bilney
East Bilney is a village located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, now part of the parish of Beetley. This quaint community, formerly a civil parish, offers a unique blend of rural charm and potential for planning opportunities in the area.
District: Beetley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Bilney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Bilney.
- 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 East Bilney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near East Bilney.
- - FERNDALE HOUSE The Drift, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HX
Single storey front extension to create small veranda
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Meadow Lodge The Drift, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HX
Non Material Amendment to PP 3PL/2023/1127/HOU - Minor changes to the rear elevation to change single storey element to brickwork.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Meadow Lodge The Drift, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HX
Proposed single storey & two storey rear extensions with balcony and glass balustrade and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Fishing Lake, East Bilney, Norfolk,
Change of use of existing fishing shed to include cafe with internal seating (sui generis) , replacement of toilets, new covered area for freezers, ramp, siting of a mobile burger van concealed behind
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - Laburnum House Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Addition of non fenestrated dormer to side elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - Lakeside, Maisonette At Access Road To Bilney Hall NR20 4AL
Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use relative to the conversion of the loft of a double garage, workshop and store to a self-contained flat
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2022-03-25
View full details - - Hall Farm Barn Fakenham Road NR20 4HT
2no. proposed self-contained holiday let rooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2022-02-08
View full details - - Lakeside Access Road To Bilney Hall East Bilney NR20 4AL
For all treework and felling as specified in attached Tree Management Report for the purpose of the restoration of the fishing lakes. Oak T1 Pollard crown in two stages as follows: Stage 1- Remove low
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - Lakeside, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4AL
Removal of agricultural occupancy restriction condition on pp 3PL/1991/0440/0
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-05-14
View full details - - Lakeside Access Road To Bilney Hall East Bilney NR20 4AL
For all treework and felling as specified in attached Tree Management Report for the purpose of the restoration of the fishing lakes. Oak T1 Pollard crown in two stages as follows: Stage 1- Remove low
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-04-08
View full details - - Lakeside Access Road To Bilney Hall East Bilney NR20 4AL
For all tree work and felling as specified in Tree Management Report provided by Tree Care Consultants dated March 2021 for the purpose of the restoration of the fishing lakes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-04-06
View full details - - The Flint Cottage Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Construction of new single storey/single bay garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-01-27
View full details - - Laburnum House Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Amendment to 3PL/2020/0234/VAR - Change of roof covering, Addition of garage doors, Addition of 2 x roof-lights, Reposition of approved roof-light
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-08-12
View full details - - Laburnum House Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Variation of Condition No 1 on 3PL/2018/1547/D to allow for a variation in the design of the approved dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-03-03
View full details - - Hall Farm Barn Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Discharge of Condition No2 & 3 on 3PL/2018/1547/D
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-01-20
View full details - - Development Plot 594805 319943 Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Norfolk,
Construction of single-storey three bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2019-01-30
View full details - - Hall Farm Barn Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Reserved matters application for a dwelling following previous outline approval 3PL/2018/0614/O
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-12-13
View full details - - Flint Cottage Fakenham Road East Bilney NR20 4HT
Erection 1 dwelling with integral garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-09-03
View full details - - Dawn Meadow Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HT
Details of Erection 1 dwelling with integral garage following Outline Application Approval 3PL/2017/1452/O
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-09-03
View full details - - Annexe Development Fakenham Road, East Bilney, Norfolk,
Variation of Condition 2 to 3PL/2017/0925/HOU (Vary design approved to residential annexe (to include internal alterations) 3PL/2017/0925/HOU - Vary Condition 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-07-13
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A brief summary of East Bilney in Norfolk
East Bilney is a village located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, now part of the parish of Beetley. This quaint community, formerly a civil parish, offers a unique blend of rural charm and potential for planning opportunities in the area. It sits within the Beetley district.
Property prices in East Bilney show an average sale price of £308,200, 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 East Bilney a particularly low-crime area.
East Bilney has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brisley. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Bilney includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in East Bilney
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near East Bilney. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Bilney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near East Bilney were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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