How long do planning decisions take near Hickling Heath?

The average planning decision time near Hickling Heath is 83 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 Hickling Heath?

The planning approval rate near Hickling Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hickling Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Hickling Heath is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hickling Heath?

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Hickling Heath, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hickling Heath, Norfolk.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
LSOA: North Norfolk 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hickling Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hickling Heath.

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 Hickling Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hickling Heath.

- Nursery Cottage Sutton Road Hickling Norwich Norfolk NR12 0AS
Erection of detached outbuilding on land to rear of Nursery Cottage for use as annexe accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Hickling Heath in Norfolk

Hickling Heath is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

Property prices in Hickling Heath 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 Hickling Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hickling Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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 Hickling Heath

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hickling Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hickling Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hickling Heath were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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