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Planning in Merton

No decisions near Merton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Merton

Merton is a civil parish located in Norfolk, England, spanning an area of 5.94 km² (2.29 sq mi). As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 133 residents living in 56 households, reflecting a steady increase from 113 residents in 2001. The parish is part of the Breckland district, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 117 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.

Merton covers an area of approximately 5.9 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 Merton show an average sale price of £261,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merton?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Merton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merton?
The most common type of planning application near Merton is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merton?
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