Horstead, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horstead, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horstead are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horstead
Horstead with Stanninghall is a civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing the villages of Horstead and Stanninghall, along with the areas of Largate and Heggatt. For those researching planning applications, this community offers a blend of rural charm and potential development opportunities within its scenic landscape.
District: Horstead with Stanninghall
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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: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horstead.
- 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 Horstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Horstead.
- - Upper Common High Street Coltishall Norwich Norfolk
T16: Maple - remove branch overhanging tea rooms.
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Newlyn 108 Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7EQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with full width, rear flat roof extension. Internal re-modelling and conversion of garage to bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land North East Of The Paddocks Frettenham Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk
Non-material amendment of 20220875 - Reduction in the overall building length by 1.5m. Front of the development to remain in its approved location the rear is to be reduced in length
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Rolston House Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7LA
T1: Variegated Sycamore- Crown raise 2m above ground smaller lower 4/5 branches 50mm in diameter- Current height: 6 metres. T2: Pear- Reduce upper canopy by 1.5m Current height 1.8m. T3: Wild apple- F
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Brinton 94 Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7EQ
Erection of self-build 3-bed chalet bungalow with 2-bay cart lodge and associated external works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-03-29
View full details - - Timberlea 4 Birch Close Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7DF
Proposed external staircase and new access door to existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - Mill Hill 11 Green Lane Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7EL
T1 Beech Tree - Reduce Height from 13m to 10m. Reduce Canopy width from 10m to 8m. T2 Silver Birch - Reduce Height from 7m to 5m. Reduce Canopy width from 5m to 3m. T3 Beech Tree - Remove large over e
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - The Forge 64 Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7LA
Replacement garden wall, new patio and surface water drainage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-01-28
View full details - - The Forge 64 Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7LA
Replacement garden wall, new patio and surface water drainage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-01-28
View full details - - Tc Fines Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7EE
(T1) Poplar - reduce at approx 9m from ground level (current height 20m) to a pollard just above main bifurcation, smaller secondary stems left as 2-3m stubs and branches reduced to pollard points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-09-09
View full details - - 19 Robert Norgate Close Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7BT
Multi-stem Beech - Crown height reduction of 2.5m from 24m to 21.5m. Reduction of extended limb over 21 Robert Norgate Close by 2.5m to 8.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - The Forge 64 Norwich Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7LA
T1 Cypress - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Horstead in Norfolk
Horstead with Stanninghall is a civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing the villages of Horstead and Stanninghall, along with the areas of Largate and Heggatt. For those researching planning applications, this community offers a blend of rural charm and potential development opportunities within its scenic landscape. It sits within the Horstead with Stanninghall district.
Property prices in Horstead 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 Horstead a particularly low-crime area.
Horstead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coltishall and Horstead. 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 Horstead includes 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 Horstead
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Horstead. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Horstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horstead were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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