North Walsham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Walsham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
About North Walsham
North Walsham is a market town and civil parish situated in the North Norfolk district of England. Located 8 miles south of Cromer and 15 miles from Norwich, it serves as a central hub for local commerce and community activities, making it a key area for planning applications within the region.
Population: 13,007 (2021) · Area: 17.3 km²
District: North Norfolk
Website: http://www.northwalsham-town.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,829 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Walsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Walsham.
- 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 Walsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near North Walsham.
- - 96 Mundesley Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DD
T1 and T2 Oak trees. Crown reduction of 2m. Cut back long branch stretching into garden, 2m. T3 Elm tree. Crown reduction 2.5-3m. Especially where branches are causing problems to Neighbours at No 94a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 4 Cromer Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0HD
T1 - Willow (H9.7m W8.6m) - Reduce the overhanging branches back by approximately 3m to remove the overhang into the properties garden space. The tree currently causes total shading of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 20 New Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DF
Application of render to external walls of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 19 Mundesley Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DA
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 19 Mundesley Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DA
Discharge of Condition 7 (Waste & Litter Management Plan) of Planning Permission PF/25/2699 (Change of use of Shop (Class E) to hot food takeaway (sui generis), installation of extraction and ventilat
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 11 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Change of use of upper floors to 3 flats, external alterations including reinstatement of blocked openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 11 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Internal and external works associated with conversion of upper floors to 3 flats and reconfiguration of two existing shop units on ground floor /basement including reinstatement of blocked openings,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Cedars 3 New Road North Walsham Norfolk
Solo Housing want to see what the possibilities could be for this area in respect of affordable housing/hostel/move on accommodation
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Green Leaf 45A Bacton Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DS
Tree works on a Beech (T237), Indian Bean (T238) and Horse Chestnut (T242) for all 3 trees - 1. Crown Reduction Reduce the upper and lateral crown by approximately 4 metres from current branch tips, c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Melody 27 Grammar School Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JH
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/24/0815 (Construction of single storey dwelling and creation of new vehicular access, following demolition of existing dwelling) to allow differing arr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Green Leaf 45A Bacton Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DS
Wild Cherry T232 - Crown reduction: Reduce the upper and lateral crown by up to 3 metres from current branch tips, maintaining a natural and balanced form. Crown thinning: Light, selective thinning of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Green Leaf 45A Bacton Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DS
3 x Common Lime (T220, T219 & T218), Crown reduction, Reduction of the upper and lateral crown by up to 3 metres from the current branch tips, retaining a natural and balanced crown form, Crown thin a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Outside The Cedars 3 New Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DE
To position a flagpole for use by North Walsham Town Council in the flowerbed opposite Cedar House, 3 New Road North Walsham
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land Outside The Cedars 3 New Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DE
Flag pole to fly flags to represent national dates and Royal Birthdays
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Melody 27 Grammar School Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JH
Discharge of condition 4 (windows) and condition 6 (fence and gate) of planning permission PF/24/0815 (Construction of single storey dwelling and creation of new vehicular access, following demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Ivy Cottage 15 Aylsham Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0BH
T1 - Copper Beech, Crown Reduction approx 2m, 6m to 4m, Height Reduction approx 2m, 17m to 15m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Oak Lodge 3 Headley Drive North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9ND
T1 - Oak, reduce crown by 1-1.5m to suitable growth points (height 20m, crown width 15m). T2 - Beech, reduce crown by 2m (height 20m, crown width 15m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 12 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Display of non-illumnated fascia sign, window signs, directory of services, nameplate (opening hours) CCTV and ATM signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 9 & 7B Mundesley Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DA
Change of use of hairdresser salon to residential accommodation to serve existing dwelling (no. 9), and raising of rear flat roof of adjacent dwelling (no. 7)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 38 Vicarage Street North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9DQ
Proposal is to consider making the shop into a shop / cafe. This would include turning the back of the shop into a kitchen with a domestic oven with filtered extractor, sink and worktop area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-03
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A brief summary of North Walsham in Norfolk
North Walsham is a market town and civil parish situated in the North Norfolk district of England. Located 8 miles south of Cromer and 15 miles from Norwich, it serves as a central hub for local commerce and community activities, making it a key area for planning applications within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 13,007 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
North Walsham covers an area of approximately 17.3 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 Walsham show an average sale price of £275,829, 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 Walsham a particularly low-crime area.
North Walsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Walsham. 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, North Walsham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northwalsham-town.co.uk/. 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 Walsham
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near North Walsham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Walsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Walsham were tree works (16), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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