Necton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Necton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Necton
Necton is a village in the Breckland district of Norfolk, strategically located off the A47 between Swaffham and East Dereham. With a population of 1,923 as of the 2011 census, the village offers essential amenities including a primary school, a social club, a pub, a post office, and local shops, such as a butcher's and an Asda Express fuel station. This combination of facilities makes Necton an attractive consideration for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,147 (2021) · Area: 15.5 km²
District: Breckland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Necton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Necton.
- 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 Necton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Necton.
- - 34 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EY
Proposed two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land South Of Necton Substation, Swaffham, PE37 8EG
Discharge of Condition 3 & 4 on PP 3PL/2023/0848/F
Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 20 Masons Drive, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EE
Crown reduction from 10 metres to 7 metres (Prune back mature oaks overhanging branches by 3 metres) ref no 2006 no 2/ T7/ T8/ T9. Remove deadwood
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-10-04
View full details - - 26 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EY
Discharge of Condition 5 on 3PL/2024/0161/D
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Necton VA Primary School, School Road, Necton, PE37 8HT
Discharge of condition 15 (habitat management and monitoring plan) and 16 (30 year monitoring and reporting arrangements for BNG) and the Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of permission refere
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 12 Tuns Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EH
Proposed rear and side extensions plus new front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 41 Mill Street, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EN
Demolition of existing substandard conservatory to rear, and erection of single storey flat roof extension to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 59 Masons Drive, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EE
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, carport, garage and timber building and erection of new 2 storey side extensions and single storey rear extension. Flat roofs to existing dormers to be re
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 26 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EY
Discharge of condition ( 12) of application Ref: 3PL/2024/0161/D
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Land south of Necton Substation PE37 8EG
Variation of Condition No 12 on pp 3PL/2023/0848/F - amend wording of condition regarding noise
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 13 Oaks Drive, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8LY
Tree T9 - Crown thin and deadwood, ; Tree T10 - Crown thin and deadwood,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Necton in Norfolk
Necton is a village in the Breckland district of Norfolk, strategically located off the A47 between Swaffham and East Dereham. With a population of 1,923 as of the 2011 census, the village offers essential amenities including a primary school, a social club, a pub, a post office, and local shops, such as a butcher's and an Asda Express fuel station. This combination of facilities makes Necton an attractive consideration for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,147 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Necton covers an area of approximately 15.5 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 Necton a particularly low-crime area.
Necton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Necton. 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, Necton 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 Necton
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Necton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Necton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Necton were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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