Horning, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horning, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horning are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horning
Horning is a historic village and parish in Norfolk, covering 11 km² with a population of around 1,100 as of the 2021 census. Situated on the northern bank of the River Bure, south of the River Thurne, it is part of The Broads National Park. While it falls under the jurisdiction of North Norfolk for local government, certain areas adjacent to the rivers and broads are managed by the Broads Authority, making it a key area for planning applications related to both conservation and development.
Population: 1,067 (2021) · Area: 11.0 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horning.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horning.
- 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 Horning based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Horning.
- BA/2026/0167/TCAA - Birchwood 100A Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
T1: Ash - fell. T2: Ash - crown raise (lowest point of the leaves) to 7m
Status: Undecided | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Little Chart 96 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
Changes to cladding and roof materials, move gate 1m cloer to the roadside, non-material amendment to permission BA/2025/0328/HOUSEH
Type: Amendment | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - BA/2026/0147/NONMAT - Little Chart 96 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
Changes to cladding and roof materials, move gate 1m cloer to the roadside, non-material amendment to permission BA/2025/0328/HOUSEH
Status: Undecided | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Outside Riverside House 46 Lower Street Horning Norfolk
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of intention to erect 11m light wooden pole for installation of fixed
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - O/S 17 Mill Hill Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8LQ
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Outside 63 Leeds Way Horning Norfolk
Notification of installation of 1 x 10m light wooden pole for fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5 (Ref- HRK_V8023 WGRTV37X)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Noosa Sound 80 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
T1: Willow - pollard at 4.5 - 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Little Chart 96 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
Oak clad double cartshed. Vehicular access gates realignment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Two Sites Off Broadwater Way Horning Norfolk
Notice under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising 2X 10M Lig
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Ashcroft 86 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
T1 - Willow - ht 12.7m w 8m - To reduce/pollard back branches and limbs overhanging the river by approximately 3m. Height reduction of 3.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Pinewood Lodge 35 The Avenue Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8LR
T1 - Oak - ht 17m w 10m - To carry out a 3m crown reduction and to raise the tree to 4m. T2 - Oak - ht 17m w 12.3m - To carry out a 3-4m crown reduction and to raise it to 4m. The crown raise is to in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Fishermans Rest 102 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
T1: Ash - Re-pollard at 6m. T2: Leylandii - fell. T3: Alder - Fell the 2 stems laying toward garden/mooring, leaving single upright stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Milestone 7 Abbot Road Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8PN
Single storey side extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Bure View Mill Loke Horning Norwich Norfolk NR12 8LL
Demolition of existing Conservatory, erection of two storey extension and first floor extension on top of existing single storey and a new cart shed style double garage with Office accommodation above
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 2 Bittern Island, Bittern Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF
T1: Willow (13m tall) - re-pollard back to 5m in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Horning in Norfolk
Horning is a historic village and parish in Norfolk, covering 11 km² with a population of around 1,100 as of the 2021 census. Situated on the northern bank of the River Bure, south of the River Thurne, it is part of The Broads National Park. While it falls under the jurisdiction of North Norfolk for local government, certain areas adjacent to the rivers and broads are managed by the Broads Authority, making it a key area for planning applications related to both conservation and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,067 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Horning covers an area of approximately 11.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horning a particularly low-crime area.
Horning has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horning. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Horning includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alderfen Broad SSSI, Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horning 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 Horning
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Horning. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Horning.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horning were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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