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Planning in Lessingham

Approved
92%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lessingham in the last 24 months, from North Norfolk District Council's planning register.

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About Lessingham

Lessingham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing the nearby village of Eccles on Sea and the hamlet of Hempstead. This area offers a unique blend of coastal and rural characteristics, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 507 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.

Lessingham covers an area of approximately 7.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lessingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lessingham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lessingham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lessingham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lessingham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lessingham?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lessingham. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lessingham?
The average planning decision time near Lessingham is 69 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 Lessingham?
The planning approval rate near Lessingham is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lessingham?
The most common type of planning application near Lessingham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lessingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Lessingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.