Mattishall, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mattishall, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Mattishall
Mattishall is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, approximately 13 miles west of Norwich and 4 miles east of Dereham. Positioned at the geographical centre of the county, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,741 (2021) · Area: 11.9 km²
District: Breckland
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: North Norfolk 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mattishall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mattishall.
- 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 Mattishall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Mattishall.
- - The Swan Public House, 3 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QB
Proposed refurbishment, alteration and extension of the existing Public House, together with associated works to the external parking and pedestrian areas.
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 Burgh Lane, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QW
Cedar - Fell to ground level and remove. Tree is dead
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Gables Back Lane, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3PU
G1-Group consisting of 11 Lawson Cypress- Fell
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Anchor House Church Plain, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QE
1. Pear Tree overhanging into neighbouring property - proposed reduction of height by 2m. 2. Bay Tree overhanging highway & neighbouring driveway reduce spread by 3m. 3. Lime tree proposed pollarding
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Talbot House Church Plain, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QF
Tree 1 -To carry out a sensitive crown and side reduction of branches by two and a half metres to one boundary Oak tree situated in a shared driveway with neighbour. The Tree is along a hedgerow bound
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - Flat At Express Fish Bar Church Plain, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3QE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) for second floor of the propert
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Flats 2 & 3 Sycamore House, Church Plain NR20 3QF
Replace broken and worn bricks with appropriate bricks for the building utilising non hydraulic lime mortar repointing where necessary
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Mattishall in Norfolk
Mattishall is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, approximately 13 miles west of Norwich and 4 miles east of Dereham. Positioned at the geographical centre of the county, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,741 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Mattishall 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mattishall a particularly low-crime area.
Mattishall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mattishall. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mattishall 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 Mattishall
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Mattishall. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mattishall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Mattishall were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (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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