How long do planning decisions take near Fersfield?

The average planning decision time near Fersfield is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fersfield?

The most common type of planning application near Fersfield is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fersfield?

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Fersfield, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fersfield, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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

About Fersfield

Fersfield is a village located in Norfolk, England, and is part of the parish of Bressingham. Once a civil parish in its own right, Fersfield offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.

District: Bressingham

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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: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: South Norfolk 015H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fersfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fersfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Fersfield in Norfolk

Property prices in Fersfield 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 Fersfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fersfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Fersfield

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Fersfield. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Fersfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Fersfield were discharge of conditions (1).

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