How long do planning decisions take near Southery?

The average planning decision time near Southery is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Southery?

The planning approval rate near Southery is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southery?

The most common type of planning application near Southery is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southery?

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Southery, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Southery, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Southery

Southery is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 5 miles south of Downham Market and 10 miles north-east of Ely in Cambridgeshire. The parish is defined by the River Great Ouse to the west and shares a border with Cambridgeshire at the hamlet of Brandon Creek along the River Little Ouse, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments.

Population: 1,444 (2021) · Area: 18.1 km²

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 016F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Southery.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Southery based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Southery.

- 77 Feltwell Road Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0NR
Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017: Renting out a yurt (Mongolian tent) - a single pitch - for a maximum of 60 days in the calendar year for 5 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-02
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- 1 Westgate Street Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0PA
\Conversion of Existing building into 3off flats and a Village building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-12-27
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- 21 Lynn Road Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0HU
Proposed first floor rear extension and single storey side entrance porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Southery in Norfolk

Southery covers an area of approximately 18.1 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 Southery a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southery 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 Southery

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Southery. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Southery.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Southery were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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