Smallburgh, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smallburgh, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Smallburgh are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Smallburgh
Smallburgh is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 14 miles southeast of Cromer and northeast of Norwich. With a population of 518 residents as of the 2001 census, it is situated near North Walsham and is served by the nearby Worstead railway station on the Bittern Line. The area falls within the North Norfolk district, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and local governance.
Population: 509 (2021) · Area: 5.0 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smallburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smallburgh.
- 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 Smallburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
82 planning applications found near Smallburgh.
- - Hawthorns Union Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NH
Blocking off existing gated access by former owner and creation of new gated access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Wildcraft Brewery Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Premises Licence (consultation by Licensing)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Unit 3 Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Variation of Condition 4: (Restriction on hours of use (07.00 - 18.00 daily) to planning ref: RV/23/0762 (Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (limiting use to a brewery and associated sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Wildcraft Brewery The Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Variation of Premises Licence to increase the area including the barns and extend hours (consultation)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Hawthorns Union Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NH
Lawful development certificate for new access and driveway.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Notification of temporary campsite under Class BC, (1st May to 2nd September 2026) for a total of 60 days for 50 pitches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Hill Cottage Union Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NH
T1- Mature Sycamore, Remove to ground level,very high risk of failure this winter, replant similar species
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Hill Cottage Union Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NH
5 day notice of removal of dead branches from a sycamore due to safety reasons
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Crown Inn The Hill Yarmouth Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AD
New Premises Licence (consultation by Licensing)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Application under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for development (temporary holiday site for 5 Year Subscription for 50 pitches (standard 5m x 9m) starting
Status: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-04
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Notification of temporary campsite under Class BC, (4th July to 1st September 2025) for a total of 60 days for 50 pitches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Carpenters Lodge Yarmouth Road Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9LX
Removal of all conditions of planning permission HR/80/0473 (Proposed erection of dwelling and garage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Red Brick Barn, Cart Shed & Covered Car Park At Rear Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Change of use from offices (Class B1 use to use for events (no specified use class) (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Toad Hall The Hill Yarmouth Road Smallburgh Norfolk NR12 9AD
Replacement window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Broads | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 1 Broadstead School Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NQ
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Reg 77 Application for temporary campsite under Class BC, (5th to 22nd of July 2024 (18 days) and 24th July to 3rd September (42 days) for a total of 60 days for 50 pitches.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Notification of temporary campsite under Class BC, (5th to 22nd of July 2024 (18 days) and 24th July to 3rd September (42 days) for a total of 60 days for 50 pitches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 1 Broadstead School Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NQ
Two storey side extension to dwelling, single storey rear extension and front entrance porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - The Rookery Mill Road Dilham Norfolk NR28 9PU
Erection of a building to allow for storage of gardening equipment and undercover parking.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2023-05-04
View full details - - Church Farm Knowles Lane Smallburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 9NB
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (limiting use to a brewery and associated storage only) and removal of condition 5 (restricting certain activities taking place on the site), of planni
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-04-03
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A brief summary of Smallburgh in Norfolk
Smallburgh is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 14 miles southeast of Cromer and northeast of Norwich. With a population of 518 residents as of the 2001 census, it is situated near North Walsham and is served by the nearby Worstead railway station on the Bittern Line. The area falls within the North Norfolk district, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 509 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Smallburgh covers an area of approximately 5.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smallburgh a particularly low-crime area.
Smallburgh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dilham. 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 Smallburgh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Broad Fen, Dilham SSSI, Smallburgh Fen SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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, Smallburgh 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 Smallburgh
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Smallburgh. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Smallburgh.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Smallburgh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Smallburgh were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (5).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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