Old Catton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Catton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Catton are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Catton
Old Catton is a suburban village and civil parish located just 2 miles northeast of central Norwich in Norfolk. It is bordered by Norwich International Airport to the west and Sprowston to the east, with the village of Spixworth to the north and the A1042 road marking its southern edge. This strategic location makes Old Catton a notable area for planning applications, given its proximity to urban amenities and transport links.
Population: 6,247 (2021) · Area: 2.3 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Norwich North
- LSOA: Broadland 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Catton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Catton.
- 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 Catton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Old Catton.
- - 41 Moore Avenue Sprowston Norfolk NR6 7LA
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension and loft conversion with front dormer and rear dormer with juliet balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 129 Moore Avenue Sprowston Norfolk NR6 7LQ
Single storey front, rear and side extensions with changes to external finishes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 72 Church Street Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DR
Install an EV charger to side of porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - St Margarets Church Church Street Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DR
(T4) Yew, - reduce crown by 2.5m from 7.6m to 5.1m to reduce overhang towards church
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 46 Garrick Green Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7AN
Cedar Tree Front Garden - Crown lift to 3.5-4m over driveway & neighbours pathway
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 29 Blacksmiths Way Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DT
T1 Red Oak - Crown lift to 4m all round to allow vehicle access on roads and drives under crown, reduce branches away from building to previous pruning points at approximately 4m to give a clearance o
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Pemberley 7 Church Street Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DJ
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-09-14
View full details - - 5 The Elms St Faiths Road Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7BP
(T3) Oak (Quercus robur) - AMENDED - Current height 21m and width 20m. After the branches have been reduced they are expected to be at least 7m long in one or two cases and over 10m in the rest. Reduc
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 170 Proctor Road Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7EU
Construction of rear single-storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 125A Spixworth Road Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DU
Fell 1 No birch and 2 No leylandii - Under an exception of the Conservation Area restrictions for dead trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Pemberley 7 Church Street Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7DJ
Crown Reduction 1 x Quercus robur crown reduction 2.5 m to suitable growing points selective in nature leaving the top portion of crown and reducing the sides to keep good structural form Crown Reduct
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 2 Addey Close Sprowston Norfolk NR6 7QU
Single storey rear extension including new window to side within existing wall and new porch to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 2 Swansgate Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7HT
2 x Norway Maples - remove
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-07-15
View full details - - 4 Swansgate Old Catton Norfolk NR6 7HT
Whitebeam (T1) - fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 11 Bracey Avenue Sprowston NR6 7LB
Rear Extension & Loft Conversion with front & rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-11-18
View full details - - 11 Bracey Avenue Sprowston NR6 7LB
Rear Extension and Loft Conversion with front & rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-03-04
View full details - - 4 Bracey Avenue Sprowston NR6 7LB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - 5 Lowry Cole Road Sprowston Norwich NR6 7QT
Single story rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-01-25
View full details - - 9 Lowry Cole Road Sprowston NR6 7QT
Details for conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 20201619 - (3) external materials, (4) boundary treatment
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-10-22
View full details - - 9 Lowry Cole Road Sprowston NR6 7QT
Sub-division of Curtilage to Erect Detached Dwelling (Reserved Matters)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2020-08-21
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A brief summary of Old Catton in Norfolk
Old Catton is a suburban village and civil parish located just 2 miles northeast of central Norwich in Norfolk. It is bordered by Norwich International Airport to the west and Sprowston to the east, with the village of Spixworth to the north and the A1042 road marking its southern edge. This strategic location makes Old Catton a notable area for planning applications, given its proximity to urban amenities and transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,247 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Old Catton covers an area of approximately 2.3 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 Catton a particularly low-crime area.
Old Catton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Old Catton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Old Catton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catton Grove Chalk Pit SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Catton 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.
Planning Activity in Old Catton
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Old Catton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Old Catton.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Old Catton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Catton were full planning applications (29), tree works (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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