Lakenham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lakenham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lakenham are administered by Norwich City Council. View the full Norwich City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Norwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Norwich South
- LSOA: Norwich 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lakenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lakenham.
- 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 Lakenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Lakenham.
- 26/00641/CLP - Bridgemaster Court Wherry Road Norwich NR1 1XG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for removal of existing render on expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation, fibre cement cladding and balcony decking; remedial works to upgrade fire resi
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/00611/U - 81 Surrey Street Norwich NR1 3PG
Use of 81 Surrey Street as a children's care home (Class C2 use).
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/00644/VC - 1 Ice House Lane Norwich NR1 2BQ
Variation of Conditions 2, 3 and 6 of previous consent 25/00503/L to stabilise the structure and make the building watertight prior to commencement of works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/00597/TCA - St John The Theologian Ber Street Norwich NR1 3HB
T1 - Holly tree (adjacent to the western wall of the Church tower): Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00541/TPO - 20 Thatched Pavilion Court Norwich NR1 3QS
T2 Hornbeam: Crown lift to 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00584/L - Old School Court Norwich NR1 2DZ
Reinstatement of bronze plaque featuring previous headmaster of Bracondale School (former use of the site) and installation of commemorative Blue Plaque on the left-hand side of the entrance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00538/TCA - 183 Queens Road Norwich NR1 3PP
T1) cherry plum: All round reduction of mature cherry plum to contain crown size and improve shape and form, pulling it back to my previous reduction points. crown to be cleared of dead/damaged/diseas
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/00400/PA - 6 Churston Close Norwich NR1 2BD
Installation of 15 solar panels on a flat roof using a low level K2 german cage system.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/00240/MA - Land Off Argyle Street Norwich NR1 2DA
Amendment to approved plans of previous permission 22/00273/F to construct additional retaining wall behind existing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-04-15 - 25/01077/F - 36 City Road Norwich NR1 3AT
Single storey and second storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 10 Meadowbrook Close Norwich NR1 2HJ
Single storey rear extension. The extension extends 3m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. The height at the highest point of the extension is 2.9m. The height at the eaves is 2.6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Petrol Station And Car Wash Albion Way Norwich NR1 1WU
Extension to the existing petrol filling station sales building and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 35 Bracondale Norwich NR1 2AT
Install scaffold to inspect roof, repoint chimney, repair gutters and install flue liner for wood burner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 1 The Loaning Norwich NR1 2BA
Amendment to approved plans of previous permission 23/01495/F to alter brick and render finishes and addition of rear gable to first floor roof and balcony with screening.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Notre Dame High School Surrey Street Norwich NR1 3PB
Common Oak (T9): remove deadwood; London Plane (T10): remove deadwood; Common Lime (T17): remove deadwood, in particular a branch at 14m from ground level to the south; Copper Beech (T24): remove dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Carrow Hill House 2 - 4 Carrow Hill Norwich NR1 2AJ
Discharge of biodiversity gain plan condition of previous permission 24/01387/F.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 3 Hatton Road Norwich NR1 2PT
First floor rear extension and ground floor front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 2B Hall Road Norwich NR1 3HQ
Change of use from retail to unmanned gaming room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 27 Jubilee Terrace Norwich NR1 2HT
Like for like replacement timber rear bedroom window and bathroom window, new sheeting to roof of rear porch & fit new entrance door to same and external redecorations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 177 Queens Road Norwich NR1 3PP
Ash (T1): reduce in height from 14m to 9m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Lakenham in Norfolk
Lakenham is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lakenham a particularly low-crime area.
Lakenham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Trowse with Newton, Old Lakenham. 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 Lakenham 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lakenham 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 Lakenham
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Lakenham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lakenham.
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 Lakenham were full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (13), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 22% 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
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