South Walsham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Walsham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Walsham are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Walsham
South Walsham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 11.43 km². As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 845 residents living in 345 households. The village falls under the jurisdiction of Broadland district and was historically divided into two parishes, St Mary and St Lawrence, which were merged in 1889 following the decline of St Lawrence church after a fire in 1827. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 822 (2021) · Area: 11.4 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
- LSOA: Broadland 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Walsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Walsham.
- 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 South Walsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near South Walsham.
- - 14 Church Close South Walsham Norfolk NR13 6DW
T1 Oak- crown thin by 10%, reduce canopy by 3-4m from 6m. T2 Oak- reduce canopy by 2m from 5m mainly over property. T3 Oak- reduce canopy by 2m from 4.5m mainly over property.T4 Oak- reduce canopy by
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-05-24
View full details - - 8 The Street South Walsham Norfolk NR13 6AH
Variation of condition 2 and 3 of 20200822 - removal of Arboricultural Impact Assessment from approved documents and removal of beech tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Tyegate 1 The Street South Walsham Norfolk NR13 6AH
Second storey rear infill extension, 4 no. rooflights and extension to outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - The Kings Arms 1 Panxworth Road South Walsham Norfolk NR13 6DY
Details for conditions of permission 20220138 - 5 - surface water drainage, 7 - Ecology Enhancement measures, 8 - materials, 9 - boundary treatments, 10 - Remediation scheme & 13 - Noise, dust & smoke
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-05-25
View full details - - Village Hall School Road South Walsham Norfolk NR13 6DZ
Change of use from agricultural to community use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-03-24
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A brief summary of South Walsham in Norfolk
South Walsham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 11.43 km². As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 845 residents living in 345 households. The village falls under the jurisdiction of Broadland district and was historically divided into two parishes, St Mary and St Lawrence, which were merged in 1889 following the decline of St Lawrence church after a fire in 1827. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 822 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
South Walsham covers an area of approximately 11.4 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 South Walsham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Walsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 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, South Walsham 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 South Walsham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near South Walsham. The average decision time was 65 days.
At 65 days on average, decisions near South Walsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Walsham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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