How long do planning decisions take near Ranworth?

The average planning decision time near Ranworth is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ranworth?

The most common type of planning application near Ranworth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ranworth?

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Ranworth, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ranworth, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Ranworth

Ranworth is a picturesque village in Norfolk, England, situated within The Broads National Park, adjacent to Malthouse Broad and Ranworth Broad. It falls under the civil parish of Woodbastwick, making it a notable area for planning applications related to conservation and development within this serene landscape.

District: Woodbastwick

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Area Information

Admin district: Broadland
Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
LSOA: Broadland 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ranworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ranworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ranworth.

- Malthouse Cottage Broad Road Ranworth Norfolk NR13 6HS
New front entrance porch, deeper first floor windows on the front elevation, landing window changed from a single window to a double window on the front elevation, new window changed to double doors o
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Amber Lodge Broad Road Ranworth Norfolk NR13 6HS
Removal of two timber sheds and small greenhouse. Construction of Summerhouse/store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Ranworth in Norfolk

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ranworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 3 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.

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Planning Activity in Ranworth

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ranworth. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ranworth were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1).

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