Penny's Green, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penny's Green, Norfolk.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Breckland
• Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
• LSOA: Breckland 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penny's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penny's Green.

• 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 Penny's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Penny's Green.

1. - Land To The South Of Humbletoft Sandy Lane, , , Dereham, Norfolk, NR14 8FB
   Amendment to pp 3PL/2022/0183/F - change to manufacturer and make of roof tile
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-31
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2. - Land Off Acorn Drive, Lynn Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, NR14 8FB
   Non Material amendment to PP PL/2025/0894/VAR - Repositioning of dwelling towards the south-eastern boundary by 1.4m.
   Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-23
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3. - Land Off Acorn Drive, Lynn Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, NR14 8FB
   Variation of condition 2 on pp 3PL/2024/0208/F - addition of small family room to rear, removal of window in living room, repositioning of door in garage, resiting dwelling/garage slightly to south we
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-06-21
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A brief summary of Penny's Green in Norfolk

Penny's Green is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penny's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Penny's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Penny's Green 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 Penny's Green

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Penny's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 168 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penny's Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 168 days, decisions near Penny's Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Penny's Green were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2), outline applications (1).

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.