Ludham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ludham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ludham are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ludham
Ludham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Norfolk Broads, nestled at the end of a dyke that connects to Womack Water, flowing into the River Thurne. Situated 1.5 miles east of Ludham Bridge and approximately 15 miles from Norwich, it covers an area of 12.18 km² and had a population of 1,278 according to the 2011 census. As part of the North Norfolk district, Ludham presents diverse opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its scenic environment and local infrastructure.
Population: 1,281 (2021) · Area: 12.2 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Great Yarmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
- LSOA: Great Yarmouth 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ludham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ludham.
- 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 Ludham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ludham.
- - The Limes Norwich Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QA
5 day removal notice to desmantle a dead silver birch due to safety reasons
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Laurels Barn School Road Ludham Norfolk NR295PF
Conversion of existing agricultural building to 4no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - PU/26/1162 - Laurels Barn School Road Ludham Norfolk NR295PF
Conversion of existing agricultural building to 4no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-02 - IS4/26/1183 - The Limes Norwich Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QA
5 day removal notice to desmantle a dead silver birch due to safety reasons
Status: Approved | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Southward Norwich Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QD
Erection of single-storey front and rear extensions and detached double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Fern Cottage Norwich Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QA
G1 - 3 x Linden, previously pollarded, Remove due to damage they are causing to the wall. to be replaced with 3-5 x heritage Apple trees along length of garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Rose House Yarmouth Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5QF
T1: Ash (suffering from dieback) - crown reduction of up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land East Of Lovers Lane Ludham
Erection of 3 single storey dwellings, and one two storey dwelling (all self-build or custom-build) with garages, vehicular accesses and footpath to Norwich Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Ludham Garage High Street Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5QQ
Permission in Principle for residential development of up to 9 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ashurst Lovers Lane Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5PE
Repositioning of front entrance door, construction of new front porch and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Orchards Staithe Road Ludham Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 5AB
5 day removal notice on storm damaged branches of a Weeping Willow and remove a dead Yew Tree for health and safety reasons
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Ludham in Norfolk
Ludham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Norfolk Broads, nestled at the end of a dyke that connects to Womack Water, flowing into the River Thurne. Situated 1.5 miles east of Ludham Bridge and approximately 15 miles from Norwich, it covers an area of 12.18 km² and had a population of 1,278 according to the 2011 census. As part of the North Norfolk district, Ludham presents diverse opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its scenic environment and local infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,281 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Ludham covers an area of approximately 12.2 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 Ludham show an average sale price of £221,830, 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 Ludham a particularly low-crime area.
Ludham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ludham. 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 Ludham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 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, Ludham 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 Ludham
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Ludham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ludham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ludham were tree works (11), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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