Great Walsingham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Walsingham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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.
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Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Walsingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Walsingham.
- 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 Walsingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Walsingham.
- - 19 The Hill Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DP
Internal alterations to chimney including installation of lintel
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Barge Hindringham Road Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DR
Partial replacement of existing windows and installation of secondary glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Berry Hall Westgate Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DZ
Discharge of condition 3 (brick & tile samples) of listed building consent LA/19/1405 (Internal & external works associated with refurbishment of property)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Bolt Hole The Old Foundry Hindringham Road Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DR
T1 - Silver Birch. To reduce height of the Silver Birch by up to 3 metres. Reason for works - The tree is in close proximity to nearby telephone lines, and the reduction is necessary to prevent interf
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Ford Cottage The Hill Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DP
G1 & G2 - A row of field maple and wild cherry hedging that's been left untouched for many years, turning into small trees. Reinstate the original hedge planting by reducing the line from 12m to 2m to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 31 Scarborough Road Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6AB
Demolition of retaining wall and erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Great Walsingham in Norfolk
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Walsingham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Walsingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walsingham. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Great Walsingham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Great Walsingham. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Great Walsingham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Walsingham were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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