Postwick, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Postwick, Norfolk.
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About Postwick
Postwick with Witton is a civil parish in Norfolk, featuring the adjacent villages of Postwick and Witton. Located approximately 4.5 miles east of Norwich, Postwick sits just south of the A47 Norwich southern bypass along the River Yare, while Witton is situated 1.75 miles to the northeast, north of the A47. This strategic location makes the parish an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for developments that might impact local transport and river access.
District: Postwick with Witton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Postwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Postwick.
- 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 Postwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Postwick.
- - Il Deserto 1 The Wilderness Postwick Norfolk NR13 5GD
Pitched roof rear extension with dormers, render to external walls, new roof tiles and replacement windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Old Stables Oaks Lane Postwick Norwich Norfolk NR13 5SL
Erection of 3 bay cart lodge, one with softwood doors, constructed of solid oak frame with softwood weatherboarding and reclaimed pantile roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Meadow Lodge Oaks Lane Postwick Norfolk NR13 5HD
Lawful Development Certificate for use as dwellinghouse within Use Class C3 (and not subject to any planning conditions restricting occupancy) for more than 10 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Home Piece 6 Hall Lane Postwick Norfolk NR13 5AH
Details of conditions 3 & 7 of 2023/1380 - (3) external materials (7) surface water drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-08-20
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A brief summary of Postwick in Norfolk
Postwick with Witton is a civil parish in Norfolk, featuring the adjacent villages of Postwick and Witton. Located approximately 4.5 miles east of Norwich, Postwick sits just south of the A47 Norwich southern bypass along the River Yare, while Witton is situated 1.75 miles to the northeast, north of the A47. This strategic location makes the parish an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for developments that might impact local transport and river access. It sits within the Postwick with Witton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Postwick a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Postwick includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI, Bramerton Pits SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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, Postwick 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 Postwick
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Postwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Postwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Postwick were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.