Silfield, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Silfield, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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

About Silfield

Wymondham is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in South Norfolk, England, approximately 12 miles southwest of Norwich, just off the A11 road to London. The parish encompasses a mix of urban and rural areas, including the hamlets of Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row, and Wattlefield, and had a population of 14,405 in 2011, with the majority residing within the town. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its dynamic character and development potential.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,988 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
LSOA: South Norfolk 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Silfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Silfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Silfield in Norfolk

Property prices in Silfield show an average sale price of £293,988, 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 Silfield a particularly low-crime area.

Silfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wymondham. 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 Silfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Silfield 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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