Little Dunham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Dunham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Little Dunham
Little Dunham is a quaint village located in the Breckland District of Norfolk, encompassing 749 hectares and home to a population of 309 as recorded in the 2001 census. Positioned 1.5 miles south of Great Dunham and approximately 6 miles northeast of Swaffham, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.
Population: 314 (2021) · Area: 7.5 km²
District: Breckland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Dunham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Dunham.
- 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 Little Dunham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Little Dunham.
- - Manor Cottage Sporle Road, Little Dunham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DH
Extension to existing dwelling, conversion of garage and internal renovations
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Middleton House Sporle Road, Little Dunham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DE
Proposed first floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Ashbridge House, 47 Necton Road, Little Dunham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DN
Proposed 1No dwelling with rear first floor Juliet balcony & associated garage
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Little Dunham in Norfolk
Little Dunham is a quaint village located in the Breckland District of Norfolk, encompassing 749 hectares and home to a population of 309 as recorded in the 2001 census. Positioned 1.5 miles south of Great Dunham and approximately 6 miles northeast of Swaffham, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 314 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Little Dunham covers an area of approximately 7.5 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 Little Dunham a particularly low-crime area.
Little Dunham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Dunham. 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 Little Dunham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Little Dunham 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 Little Dunham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Little Dunham.
The most common application types near Little Dunham were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Great Dunham planning applications
- Necton planning applications
- Sporle planning applications
- East Lexham planning applications
- Great Fransham planning applications
- Ivy Todd planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- Holme Hale planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.