Geldeston, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Geldeston, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Geldeston are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Geldeston
Geldeston is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community, this area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an attractive option for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 411 (2021) · Area: 3.4 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Geldeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Geldeston.
- 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 Geldeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Geldeston.
- - 44 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Conversion of existing garage into granny annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 48 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Ground and first floor rear extensions. Installation of 2 No pitched dormer windows to front elevation roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 84 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LN
Single storey side extension and garage conversion with new pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - 8 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
T1: Holm Oak - reduce away from telephone cables by 2 metres. T2: Yew - Reduce crown by up to 2.5 metres. T3: Yew - Reduce to a similar height to previous cuts (almost 50%). T4: Alder - remove to grou
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2021-05-10
View full details - - 55 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LN
Variation of condition 2 of 2011/0908 - Various amendments to the design of the scheme
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-11-12
View full details - - 26 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Non material amendment from 2020/1212 - Insertion of a sun tube in rear aspect of roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-11-04
View full details - - 28 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Fell Western Red Cedar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-09-25
View full details - - 30 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Erection of two storey extension to rear of dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-09-22
View full details - - 26 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Tree A - Sycamore, remove branches overhanging boundary Tree B - Ailanthus Altissima, remove branch overhanging boundary Trees C, D, E & F - Plum, fell and removal of stumps.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-08-13
View full details - - 30 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Demolish existing garage and single storey extension to side and rear (re-submission of 2019/1922).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-08-10
View full details - - 18 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Sweet chestnut - approx 25ft pollard to 20ft
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-08-05
View full details - - 18 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Proposed summer house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-06-19
View full details - - 26 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Single storey rear and two storey side extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-02-21
View full details - - 26 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Fell - T1 prunus and remove stump T2 - magnolia and remove single low lying branch Fell - T3 cotoneaster and remove stump, replace with a native non-invasive equivalent Fell - T4 conifer, replace with
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-01-27
View full details - - The Barn 56 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LN
Erection of greenhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2019-11-01
View full details - - 30 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
Demolish existing garage and build two-storey extension to side and rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2019-09-24
View full details - - Dunburgh Farm 72 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LN
Retention of workshop and 6x outdoor school spotlights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2019-02-28
View full details - - Geldeston House 17 The Street Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LB
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce large limb that extends toward road due to weak attachment by 2m to suitable laterals, reduce limb over drive by removing lowest branch right back to limb and reducing rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2018-12-05
View full details - - 50 The Street Geldeston NR34 0LB
Alterations to existing roof, extension and internal alterations to existing single-storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2018-10-19
View full details - - Home Port Big Row Geldeston Norfolk NR34 0LY
First floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2018-06-13
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A brief summary of Geldeston in Norfolk
Geldeston is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque landscapes and close-knit community, this area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an attractive option for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 411 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Geldeston covers an area of approximately 3.4 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 Geldeston show an average sale price of £314,715, 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 Geldeston a particularly low-crime area.
Geldeston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Geldeston. 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 Geldeston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Geldeston Meadows SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Geldeston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Geldeston
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Geldeston. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Geldeston.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Geldeston were tree works (11), full planning applications (4), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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