Smallworth, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smallworth, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smallworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smallworth.
- 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 Smallworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Smallworth.
- - Land East of Hopton Road & North of Smallworth Lane IP22 2QW
Erection of 6no. dwellings off upgraded highways access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - Development Plot 600603 280879 Smallworth Common, Garboldisham, Norfolk,
To erect a timber log cabin for the use of a garden yoga studio (resubmission)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-07-24
View full details - - Marlborough Cottage, Smallworth Common IP22 2QW
To erect a timber log cabin for the use of a garden yoga studio.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2020-03-09
View full details - - Marlborough Cottage Smallworth Common, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2QW
Erect a timber log cabin to use as a yoga studio; (to replace existing approval ref 3PL/2018/0762/HOU)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2019-10-10
View full details - - Boundary Farm Smallworth Common, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2QP
Variation of Conditions 2 &3 on 3PL/2017/0980/HOU - change tiles of west elevation, omit first floor window north elevation for ground floor window in south elevation, change glass roof on conservator
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2019-03-22
View full details - - 41 Smallworth, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SS
Amendments to 3PL/2018/1266/F - ; 1 Change Roof Pitch from 35 to 27 degrees; 2 Change Roof form to rear kitchen projection; 3 Remove Stepping to external wall on northwest corner; 4 Remove rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2019-03-07
View full details - - Development Plot 600925 280876 Smallworth, Garboldisham, Norfolk,
Discharge of Condition No 3 on 3PL/2018/1266/F Annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2019-03-06
View full details - - Harbour Cottage Harbour Lane, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2ST
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-10-31
View full details - - 41 Smallworth, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SS
Erection of detached domestic annexe for use by applicant's parents
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Development Plot At Papine Smallworth, Garboldisham, Norfolk,
Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated landscaping and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-09-04
View full details - - Marlborough Cottage Smallworth Common, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2QW
Replacement of Static Caravan with single storey annex to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-06-15
View full details - - Rose Cottage Smallworth, Garboldisham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2SS
Discharge of conditions 3, 8, 11 & 14 on 3PL/2017/0926/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-04-23
View full details - - Marlborough Lodge Smallworth Garboldisham IP22 2QW
Removal of Residential Static Caravan dwelling and replace with a Bungalow
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2018-03-07
View full details - - Allotment/Veg Garden, Site to West of Papine Smallworth Lane, Smallworth, Garboldisham IP22 2SS
New detached four bed dwelling & attached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2017-08-24
View full details - - Boundary Farm Smallworth Common, Blo Norton IP22 2QP
Two storey extension & conservatory to rear, Remove thatch & renovate property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2017-07-26
View full details - - Rose Cottage Smallworth, Garboldisham IP22 2SS
Replacement dwelling and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2017-07-13
View full details - - 47 Smallworth Common Garboldisham IP22 2QP
Annexe extension & conversion of outbuilding to residential accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2017-02-17
View full details - - The Chestnuts Smallworth Common IP22 2QP
Construction of orangery to replace existing conservatory, construction of first floor extension, internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2016-10-06
View full details - - Boundary Farm Smallworth Common IP22 2QP
Demolition of ground floor lean-to & annexe, removal of thatch. Repair and re-roof using pantiles, repairs & renovations, two storey extension rear extension & conservatory
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2016-09-16
View full details - - Allotment/Veg Garden Site to West of Papine Smallworth Lane Smallworth IP22 2SS
Erection of a dwelling and garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2016-08-26
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A brief summary of Smallworth in Norfolk
Smallworth is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.
Property prices in Smallworth show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 Smallworth a particularly low-crime area.
Smallworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Garboldisham, Hopton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Smallworth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bugg's Hole Fen, Thelnetham SSSI, Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Waveney & Little Ouse Valley Fens. 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, Smallworth 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 Smallworth
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Smallworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smallworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smallworth were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Garboldisham planning applications
- Blo' Norton planning applications
- Hopton planning applications
- Thelnetham planning applications
- Fen Street planning applications
- Thorpe Street planning applications
- Market Weston planning applications
- Gasthorpe planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.