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Planning in Little Cressingham

Only 1 decision near Little Cressingham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Cressingham in the last 24 months, from Breckland District Council's planning register.

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About Little Cressingham

Little Cressingham, situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk, is a small village located 2.5 miles southeast of Great Cressingham, 3 miles west of Watton, and 8 miles south of Swaffham. Covering an area of 11.90 km², it had a population of 157 across 70 households as of the 2001 census. This village, part of the civil parish of Great Cressingham, is positioned near the Stanford Battle Area, making it a unique locale for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 157 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.

Little Cressingham covers an area of approximately 11.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Little Cressingham show an average sale price of £261,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Little Cressingham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Little Cressingham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Cressingham, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Cressingham.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Cressingham?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Cressingham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Cressingham?
The most common type of planning application near Little Cressingham is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Cressingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Cressingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.