What types of planning applications are most common near Old Buckenham?

The most common type of planning application near Old Buckenham is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Old Buckenham, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Buckenham, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Old Buckenham

Old Buckenham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated around 29 km (18 miles) southwest of Norwich. This quaint community is characterized by its rural charm and may present various planning opportunities for residential and commercial development, making it a focus for those researching local planning applications.

Population: 1,302 (2021) · Area: 20.1 km²

District: Breckland

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Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Buckenham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Buckenham.

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 Old Buckenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Old Buckenham.

- THE COTTAGE Church Lane, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Proposed Outbuilding.
Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-29
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- Land At The Manor The Green, Old Buckenham, NR17 1RR
Application for Permission in Principle for a proposed Self-Build dwelling
Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 3, Mill Cottages Mill Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1SG
Part Discharge of condition 4 - A & B on PP PL/2025/0167/FMIN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 21 Hargham Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1SL
Proposed single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-02-09
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- Field Adjacent Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Old Buckenham, NR17 1RL
Proposed erection of a single storey stable block, grooming bay, hay barn & tack room to facilitate horse keeping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Old Buckenham in Norfolk

Old Buckenham covers an area of approximately 20.1 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 Old Buckenham a particularly low-crime area.

Old Buckenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Old Buckenham. 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.

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Planning Activity in Old Buckenham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Old Buckenham.

The most common application types near Old Buckenham were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

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