Search Necton planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Necton · updated daily · Breckland District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Oak Farm Surgery, Necton Management Ltd North Pickenham Road, Necton, Norfolk, PE37 8DNApprovedTPO 2006 No25 side of the crowns on overextended limbs tip reduction of 2.5-3m current crown size 14x16m maintenance plan . T11 reduction of 2.5-3m (tip reduction) Current crown size 16x20m. Reduction will be back to previous point (old pruning cuts)TRE Works to protected treesReceived week of 24 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026PL/2026/1197/TRE
- 30 Colson Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8PLApprovedT1 - Quercus robur - Create pollard at approx 6/7m or to closest suitable pointReceived week of 10 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sep 2026PL/2026/1115/TRE
- 22 Chantry Lane, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8ETApprovedRemove part of front boundary wall, level site and construction of attached tandem garageHOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived week of 27 Jul 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026PL/2026/0504/HOU
- 26 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EYApprovedAdding a dropped kerb to an existing propertyHOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived week of 27 Jul 2026PL/2026/1036/HOU
- 24 Ketts Hill, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HXAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to the planning permission PL/2024/1026/HOU – to remove 'and new access as approved under 3PL/2022/0706/O. Proposals to supersede previous new dwelling approval: 3PL/2022/0706/0’ from the description of development, in order to remove the requirement to provide the new access to serve 24 Ketts Hill.NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permissionReceived week of 6 Jul 2026PL/2026/0916/NMA
Planning in Necton
- Approved
- 100%
- 18 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Necton in the last 24 months, from Breckland District Council's planning register.
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PE37 75 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Breckland District Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Necton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Necton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Necton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1).