Melton Constable, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melton Constable, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Melton Constable
Melton Constable is a village and civil parish located in the North Norfolk district of England, encompassing an area of 6.96 km². With a population that grew from 518 in 2001 to 618 in 2011, the village is situated on elevated ground southwest of Holt. For planning purposes, it falls under the jurisdiction of the North Norfolk local government.
Population: 613 (2021) · Area: 7.0 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £369,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melton Constable.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melton Constable.
- 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 Melton Constable based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Melton Constable.
- - Anvil Cottage Kitchener Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2BN
Installation of dormer window to north elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Old Dairy Burgh Parva Holt Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PU
Installation of a single air source heat pump. Associated pipework will use existing openings. No screening is proposed the courtyard is enclosed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Old Dairy Burgh Parva Holt Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PU
Installation of a single air source heat pump within the enclosed Old Dairy courtyard. The unit will sit on the existing concrete pad, with no alteration to the listed fabric. Associated pipework will
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Briston Road Melton Constable North Norfolk NR24 2QA
Prior notification for proposed erection of agricultural building - Dutch barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-21
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A brief summary of Melton Constable in Norfolk
Melton Constable is a village and civil parish located in the North Norfolk district of England, encompassing an area of 6.96 km². With a population that grew from 518 in 2001 to 618 in 2011, the village is situated on elevated ground southwest of Holt. For planning purposes, it falls under the jurisdiction of the North Norfolk local government. The settlement has a population of approximately 613 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Melton Constable covers an area of approximately 7.0 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 Melton Constable show an average sale price of £369,000, 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 Melton Constable a particularly low-crime area.
Melton Constable has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Melton Constable, Glaven Valley, Melton Constable Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Melton Constable 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 Melton Constable
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Melton Constable. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Melton Constable.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melton Constable were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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