How long do planning decisions take near Feltwell?

The average planning decision time near Feltwell is 52 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 Feltwell?

The planning approval rate near Feltwell is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Feltwell?

The most common type of planning application near Feltwell is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Feltwell, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Feltwell, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Feltwell

Feltwell is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 11 miles northwest of Thetford and 34 miles southwest of Norwich. Its position on the western border of Norfolk, adjacent to Cambridgeshire, makes it a unique area for planning applications, reflecting its blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres.

Population: 3,106 (2021) · Area: 52.2 km²

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £273,973 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Feltwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Feltwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Feltwell.

- 11 Sparkes Way Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4BX
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-05
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26/00761/NT28 - 11 Sparkes Way Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4BX
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-05
- Chantek 4 Leonards Lane Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4EQ
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey side and rear extensions to existing bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Feltwell in Norfolk

Feltwell covers an area of approximately 52.2 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 Feltwell show an average sale price of £273,973, 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 Feltwell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Feltwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breckland Farmland SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breckland. 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 Feltwell

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Feltwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Feltwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Feltwell were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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