Great Hockham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Hockham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Great Hockham
Great Hockham is a picturesque village located in Norfolk, England, and is part of the civil parish of Hockham. This charming community offers a blend of rural character and local amenities, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Hockham
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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: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Hockham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Hockham.
- 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 Great Hockham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Hockham.
- - 4 Little Hockham Lane, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1NR
Rear conservatory - certificate of lawfulness - existing use
Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - West Farm Vicarage Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PE
Retrospective application for the demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of annexe and farm office.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Springfield The Street, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1NH
Proposed single-storey rear extension with log burner. Proposed front porch
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - Chiltonwood Wretham Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1NY
Proposed single storey annexe to the rear for family member
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - Hockham School Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB
Supply and installation of heat pump enclosure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Sunnyside, 1 Harling Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1NP
Demolition of existing garage and replace with 2 storey side extension and single storey hall extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Flint Cottage Shropham Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1NL
T1 = Walnut . Small self set Tree now beginning to dominate area of Garden it is within. Remove; T2 = Holly. Previously coppiced Holly. Re-coppice at previous coppice stool; T3= Holly. Previously Copp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-03-25
View full details - - The Old Stores Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB
T 1= Lime Tree. At the Eastern Aspect of the Tree the limbs that are overhanging the garden and the Old stores are almost in contact with the building. To prevent contact with the building the followi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-03-25
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A brief summary of Great Hockham in Norfolk
Great Hockham is a picturesque village located in Norfolk, England, and is part of the civil parish of Hockham. This charming community offers a blend of rural character and local amenities, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Hockham district.
Property prices in Great Hockham 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 Great Hockham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Hockham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hockham. 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 Great Hockham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breckland Forest SSSI; 2 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 Great Hockham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Hockham.
The most common application types near Great Hockham were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.