North Lopham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Lopham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About North Lopham
North Lopham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and close-knit community, the area offers a variety of planning opportunities, making it an appealing destination for prospective developers and residents alike.
Population: 673 (2021) · Area: 8.2 km²
District: Breckland
Website: http://www.northlopham.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Lopham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Lopham.
- 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 North Lopham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near North Lopham.
- - 10 The Street, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NE
Willow Tree - to pollard from 22 ft with 14 ft spread down to knuckle at approx 12ft
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Ashes Farm House, 9 The Green, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NF
Pear Tree - To fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 7 Kings Head Lane, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2ND
Willow Tree - Reduce the trees height and spread for public safety
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 12 The Green, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NF
T 1: Ash tree - approximately 25m tall, 20m wide; requires approximately 3 metre Crown reduction. G1 x3: Ash trees - Remove the first 3 lower extended lateral limbs of the branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 13 And 17, The Green, North Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2NF
erection of two new dwellings and garages
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Highlands Harling Road, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NQ
Use of land as residential garden land - certificate of lawfulness - existing use
Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-08-24
View full details - - Jubilee Cottage Tanns Lane, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LZ
Replacement of conservatory
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Alcliff, 5 Kings Head Lane, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2ND
Fell Ornamental Cherry Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - 9 The Street, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NE
1x Ash to be Felled via sectional dismantaling
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-01-25
View full details - - 30 The Street, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2NB
Tree No. 1 as on drawing TS30-05.10.24 Application to fell Whitebeam. The Tree is leaning to a point that it is now growing around the top of the brick gate post, and is leaning over the public pathwa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - Alston House , 9 Alia Way, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2FH
Erection of 15 dwellings (Plots 1 to 9 as per approval 3PL/2021/1685/D) to include change of use of land to provide a larger attenuation basin (retrospective) and residential curtilage to plots 10, 11
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of North Lopham in Norfolk
North Lopham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and close-knit community, the area offers a variety of planning opportunities, making it an appealing destination for prospective developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
North Lopham covers an area of approximately 8.2 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 North Lopham show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 North Lopham a particularly low-crime area.
North Lopham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Lopham, South Lopham. 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, North Lopham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northlopham.info/. 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 North Lopham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near North Lopham. Of these, 83% were approved.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. North Lopham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The most common application types near North Lopham were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.