Rockland St Mary, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rockland St Mary, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rockland St Mary are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rockland St Mary
Rockland St Mary is a charming village located in South Norfolk, approximately 6 miles southeast of Norwich, nestled between Surlingham, Bramerton, Claxton, and Hellington. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 810 residents and features 325 households. While the village is part of South Norfolk District, areas adjacent to the river and broads are managed by the Broads Authority, making it a unique locale for planning applications that may involve both district and authority regulations. The main thoroughfare, The Street, runs east to west through the heart of the village.
Population: 845 (2021) · Area: 5.5 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rockland St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rockland St Mary.
- 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 Rockland St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Rockland St Mary.
- - Corner Bungalow Rectory Lane Rockland St Mary Norfolk NR14 7EY
Erection of garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 57 The Street Rockland St Mary Norfolk NR14 7AH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Rockland St Mary in Norfolk
Rockland St Mary is a charming village located in South Norfolk, approximately 6 miles southeast of Norwich, nestled between Surlingham, Bramerton, Claxton, and Hellington. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 810 residents and features 325 households. While the village is part of South Norfolk District, areas adjacent to the river and broads are managed by the Broads Authority, making it a unique locale for planning applications that may involve both district and authority regulations. The main thoroughfare, The Street, runs east to west through the heart of the village. The settlement has a population of approximately 845 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Rockland St Mary covers an area of approximately 5.5 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 Rockland St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rockland St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yare Broads and Marshes 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.
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Nearby Towns
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