North Walsham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Walsham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
Planning applications in North Walsham are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £328,090 (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 2026-05.
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
46 planning applications found near North Walsham.
- TW/26/1434 - Paston College Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk
T1 - Lime to remove
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Paston College Park Lane North Walsham Norfolk
T1 - Lime to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - TW/26/1412 - Burton House 27 Grammar School Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JH
Proposed works for land remediation, stump removal, fencing installation and ground level filling
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Burton House 27 Grammar School Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JH
Proposed works for land remediation, stump removal, fencing installation and ground level filling
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - NMA/26/1382 - Former Sports Ground Station Road North Walsham
Non-material amendment of planning permission PM/25/1662 (Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, matters reserved under outline planning permission PO/20/1251 (Erection of up to 54 dwel
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 24 Kings Arms Street North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JX
Proposing to paint the front of house (like for like)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - IS3/26/1296 - 24 Kings Arms Street North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9JX
Proposing to paint the front of house (like for like)
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 6 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Change of use of rear part of ground floor and upper floors from Bank (Class E) to 3 nto 3 flats (Class C3). Front area of the ground floor to remain as commercial.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - IPU/26/1275 - 6 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Change of use of rear part of ground floor and upper floors from Bank (Class E) to 3 into 3 flats (Class C3). Front area of the ground floor to remain as commercial.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12 - PU/26/1275 - 6 Market Place North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BP
Change of use of rear part of ground floor and upper floors from Bank (Class E) to 3 into 3 flats (Class C3). Front area of the ground floor to remain as commercial.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12 - NMA/26/1208 - 14 Hall Lane North Walsham Norfolk
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/17/1996 (Demolition of retail unit (Use Class A1) and erection of 7 dwellings in two blocks) to allow description of development to be amended to "Demo
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-08 - CD/26/1083 - Former Sports Ground Station Road North Walsham
Discharge of condition 15 (on-site construction parking) of planning permission PO/20/1251 (Erection of up to 54 dwellings with public open space, new vehicular access, landscaping and associated infr
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Shambles 6 Market Street North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9BZ
Notification of intention of installing 1 connectorised block terminal with all associated wiring and cables for fixed line broadband apparatus under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions & r
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 19 Mundesley Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DA
Non-Material Amendment of planning permission PF/25/2699 (Change of use of Shop (Class E) to hot food takeaway (sui generis), installation of extraction and ventilation equipment and minor external al
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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
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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 £328,090, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near North Walsham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near North Walsham.
The average decision time of 40 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 (18), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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