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Planning in Great Walsingham

Approved
100%
20 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Walsingham in the last 24 months, from North Norfolk District Council's planning register.

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About Great Walsingham

Great Walsingham is a civil parish in North Norfolk, England, renowned for its significant religious shrines dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The area also features the ruins of two medieval monastic houses, adding to its historical appeal. Located 27 miles northwest of Norwich and about 26 miles northeast of King's Lynn, Great Walsingham is a key location for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and tourism.

Property prices in Great Walsingham show an average sale price of £849,755, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Walsingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Walsingham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Walsingham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Great Walsingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (4), full planning applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Walsingham?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Great Walsingham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Walsingham?
The average planning decision time near Great Walsingham is 39 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 Great Walsingham?
The planning approval rate near Great Walsingham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Walsingham?
The most common type of planning application near Great Walsingham is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Walsingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Walsingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.