What types of planning applications are most common near Ovington?

The most common type of planning application near Ovington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ovington, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ovington, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Ovington

Ovington is a civil parish located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, covering an area of 6.44 km² (2.49 sq mi). As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 256 residents living in 101 households, an increase from 239 in 92 households in 2001. This small community may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and local services.

Population: 263 (2021) · Area: 6.4 km²

District: Breckland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £273,973 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ovington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ovington.

- Land Off Church Road, Ovington, IP25 6RZ
Retrospective permission for the erection of a barn and conversion of barn to kennels and installation of dog runs
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-04-14
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- The Bungalow Water End Farm Church Road, Ovington, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6RZ
Confirm residential use of The Bungalow in association with the main dwelling, Water End Farm - Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Use
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-05-16
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- Development Of Office 592795 302823 Church Road, Ovington, Norfolk,
Building used as an office and store the yard and shipping container used for the storage of garage doors - certificate of lawfulness - existing use
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Ovington in Norfolk

Ovington covers an area of approximately 6.4 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 Ovington show an average sale price of £273,973, 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 Ovington a particularly low-crime area.

Ovington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Watton. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ovington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ovington

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ovington.

The most common application types near Ovington were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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