What types of planning applications are most common near Shereford?

The most common type of planning application near Shereford is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Shereford, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shereford, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shereford are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Shereford

Shereford is a quaint village situated in the North Norfolk district, approximately 4 kilometres west of Fakenham. Nestled along the east bank of the River Wensum, it now forms part of the parish of Dunton following the abolition of its civil parish status in 1935. Historically, Shereford had a population of 97 in 1931, making it a small but notable locality for those considering planning applications in the area.

District: Dunton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £309,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
LSOA: North Norfolk 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shereford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shereford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shereford.

- Shereford Barn Toftrees Road Shereford Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7DF
Single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Shereford in Norfolk

Property prices in Shereford show an average sale price of £309,320, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Shereford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sculthorpe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Shereford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wensum SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wensum. 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 Shereford

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Shereford.

The most common application types near Shereford were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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