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Planning in Shereford

Only 4 decisions near Shereford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shereford in the last 24 months, from King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Dunton district.

Property prices in Shereford show an average sale price of £327,218, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shereford 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 Shereford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shereford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shereford 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 Shereford, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Shereford.

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shereford?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Shereford.
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 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shereford?
You can search and track planning applications near Shereford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.