Hethersett, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hethersett, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hethersett are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hethersett
Hethersett is a sizable village and electoral ward located approximately 6 miles southwest of Norwich, Norfolk, covering an area of 4.22 square miles. With a population that grew from 5,441 in 2001 to 5,691 in 2011, the village is an active community known for its significant contributions to sport and fitness, highlighted by receiving the Prime Minister's Big Society Award in 2013. This recognition positions Hethersett as a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting its vibrant community spirit and commitment to development.
Population: 7,129 (2021) · Area: 10.9 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hethersett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hethersett.
- 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 Hethersett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hethersett.
- - 28 Hall Close Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3HY
T19 Oak - remove the dead tree leaving a 3 foot stump
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - Wood Hall Norwich Road Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3DE
1 No. Ash and 3 No. Scots pine - Fell under an exception to the TPO restrictions for dead trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 26 Hall Close Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3HY
Erection of single storey extension and all associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-04-20
View full details - - Hethersett Academy, Queens Road, Hethersett NR9 3DB
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission FUL/2023/0003 to update the roof mounted PV array following final design development and detailing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 33 Queens Road Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3DB
Replacement and enlargement of window to improve light entering property
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-03
View full details - - 32 Firs Road Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3EH
Single storey front extension to provide new porch, and amendments to fenestration details
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Norfolk Fire And Rescue Service 34 Norwich Road Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3DD
Erection of new Fire Training Facility -THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - FUL/2023/0017
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Hethersett Fire Station, Norwich Road, Hethersett, NR9 3DN
Erection of fire training tower facility and installation of lighting.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 4 Whitegates Close Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3JG
T1 Pine - crown reduction - reduce height from 16 m to 14 m, reduce width from 8 m to 6 m. T2 Conifer - crown lift of approx 4.2 m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Hethersett in Norfolk
Hethersett is a sizable village and electoral ward located approximately 6 miles southwest of Norwich, Norfolk, covering an area of 4.22 square miles. With a population that grew from 5,441 in 2001 to 5,691 in 2011, the village is an active community known for its significant contributions to sport and fitness, highlighted by receiving the Prime Minister's Big Society Award in 2013. This recognition positions Hethersett as a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting its vibrant community spirit and commitment to development. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,129 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Hethersett covers an area of approximately 10.9 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 Hethersett show an average sale price of £289,990, 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 Hethersett a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hethersett includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hethersett
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hethersett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hethersett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hethersett were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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