Guist, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guist, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Guist are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Guist
Guist is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing the nearby hamlet of Twyford. This area presents a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a notable consideration for planning applications and local development projects.
Population: 237 (2021) · Area: 6.8 km²
District: Breckland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guist.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guist.
- 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 Guist based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
58 planning applications found near Guist.
- - Post Office Cottage Norwich Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5AJ
Acacia (Tree 35) with a number of dead boughs - remove dead boughs back to live tissue as soon as possible. Oak tree (Tree 36) that is quite safe and in good condition except is encroaching upon the g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - Land On Eastern Side Of Bridge Road, Guist, NR20 5NU
Single Two-Storey Dwelling with parking and means of access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-12
View full details - - 1, The Bungalow Bridge Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5NU
x34 trees marked up in the area with white dots for thinning (Mixture of Ash and softwoods)
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Land South of Guist NR20 5NX
Discharge of Condition No12 on 3PL/2023/0849/F
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Tollbridge House Bridge Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5NU
Removal and re-construction of chimney, repair and installation of 4No. Helibars to gable wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Tollbridge House Bridge Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5NU
Replacement of existing rooftiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - AND TWYFORD Land South of Guist NR20 5NX
Formation of an integrated constructed wetland (ICW) including associated plant, infrastructure and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - 4 The Forge Blacksmiths Yard Guist Norfolk NR20 5NS
Reduction of Fir Tree Currently 60 foot - reduce to 7-8 foot. Risk To Property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - Ski Moor Norwich Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5AJ
Siting of two containers with a roof over to use as storage within garden area (certificate of lawfulness - proposed use)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - Roadside Trees A1067 NR20 5PG
Numbers taken from submitted survey and plan; ; 22 Horse Chestnut (conservation area) - Fell; 23 Horse Chestnut (conservation area) - Fell; ; 24 Oak (TPO) - clean out dead wood; 25 Sweet Chestnut (TPO
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2022-09-13
View full details - - Home Farm, Norwich Road NR20 5PG
Proposed building for the storage of logs
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Breckland | Date: 2022-06-14
View full details - - Bridge Road NR20 5NX
Variation of Condition No 1 on 3PL/2020/1468/D - raised floor levels for Plots 1 & 2 and changes to some windows and doors for Plots 1, 2 & 3
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - The Hops Malthouse Lane, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5NT
Proposed Loft Conversion including Dormer to Rear and Velux to Front, front projecting porch,Conversion of Garage and Detached Garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-06-24
View full details - - Common Farm The Common NR20 5PA
3 Bay Oak Framed Cart Shed to comprise Enclosed Storage, Open Log Store & Gym
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-05-11
View full details - - Crossways House Holt Road, Guist, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5PQ
Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-03-15
View full details - - Bridge Road NR20 5NX
Variation of Condition No's 1 & 3 on 3PL/2020/1468/D - Floor levels on plots 5 & 6 and change in materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2021-03-10
View full details - - Development Site 599612 325197 Bridge Road, Guist, Norfolk,
Reserved matter application for six dwellings following outline permission 3PL/2017/1500/O
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - Bridge Road Guist NR20 5NX
Discharge of Conditions(s) 14,16,17 to 3PL/2017/1500/O
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - Development Site 599612 325197 Bridge Road, Guist, Norfolk,
Variation of Condition No 5 on 3PL/2017/1500/O - Main dwellings to remain single storey but detached garage to each dwelling to have home office at first floor above.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-11-12
View full details - - Cowslips, Bridge Road NR20 5NU
Addition of a single storey glass canopy to the rear elevation of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-10-23
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A brief summary of Guist in Norfolk
Guist is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing the nearby hamlet of Twyford. This area presents a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a notable consideration for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 237 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Guist covers an area of approximately 6.8 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 Guist show an average sale price of £308,200, 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 Guist a particularly low-crime area.
Guist has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Guist, North Elmham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Guist includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wensum SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wensum. 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, Guist 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 Guist
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Guist. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 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 Guist.
The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Guist were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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