Shropham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shropham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Shropham
Shropham is a civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 11.12 km² (4.29 sq mi). As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 351 residents across 155 households. It is part of the Breckland district, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 455 (2021) · Area: 11.1 km²
District: Breckland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shropham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shropham.
- 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 Shropham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Shropham.
- - Land Off Hargham Road, Shropham, NR17 1DS
Discharge of Conditions 3, 11, 14, 16 and 18 on PP PL/2025/0489/FMIN
Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8 Harper Close, Shropham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1FX
Proposed constructing of a detached garage, with annexe situated above ancillary to the main dwelling.
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Old Thatched Cottage Watton Road, Shropham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DY
Proposed two-storey side extension and installation of two new dormer windows to the front elevation of the existing dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land North Of Hargham Road Land North Of Hargham Road, Shropham, Attleborough, NR17 1DS
Erection of 4 no. dwellings with associated garages, parking and garden amenity space
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Linwood Cottage Watton Road, Shropham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DY
Discharge of Condition 3 on PL/2025/0072/HOU
Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - Honeybee House Hargham Road, Shropham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DS
Erection of timber cladded Garden Room with Store (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Hargham Road Shropham NR17 1DS
Ref 2016 No.11 - Reduction to boundary, Semi Crown Reduction Lower Level Only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Shropham in Norfolk
Shropham is a civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 11.12 km² (4.29 sq mi). As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 351 residents across 155 households. It is part of the Breckland district, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 455 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Shropham covers an area of approximately 11.1 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 Shropham show an average sale price of £296,950, 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 Shropham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shropham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shropham 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.
Planning Activity in Shropham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Shropham.
The most common application types near Shropham were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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