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Planning in South Walsham

Only 5 decisions near South Walsham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Walsham in the last 24 months, from Broadland District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes South Walsham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around South Walsham has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near South Walsham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near South Walsham.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Walsham?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near South Walsham.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Walsham?
The most common type of planning application near South Walsham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Walsham?
You can search and track planning applications near South Walsham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.