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Planning in Salthouse

Approved
74%
14 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Salthouse in the last 24 months, from North Norfolk District Council's planning register.

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About Salthouse

Salthouse is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, nestled on the salt marshes of the North Norfolk coast. Positioned along the A149 coast road, it lies 3.8 miles north of Holt and 5.4 miles west of Sheringham. With its stunning landscape within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast, Salthouse offers a unique environment for potential planning applications. The parish covers an area of 6.22 km² and had a population of 201 as of the 2011 Census, falling under the jurisdiction of North Norfolk district. The nearest railway station is in Sheringham, while Norwich International Airport serves as the closest airport. The settlement has a population of approximately 155 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.

Salthouse covers an area of approximately 6.2 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 Salthouse show an average sale price of £412,146, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Salthouse area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Salthouse a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Salthouse has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Salthouse 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Salthouse, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Salthouse. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Salthouse?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Salthouse. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Salthouse?
The average planning decision time near Salthouse is 86 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Salthouse?
The planning approval rate near Salthouse is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Salthouse?
The most common type of planning application near Salthouse is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Salthouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Salthouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.