How long do planning decisions take near Spa Common?

The average planning decision time near Spa Common is 40 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 Spa Common?

The planning approval rate near Spa Common is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Spa Common?

The most common type of planning application near Spa Common is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spa Common?

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Spa Common, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spa Common, Norfolk.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £275,829 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
LSOA: North Norfolk 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spa Common.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Spa Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Spa Common.

- 23 Nelson Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HL
Single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Alder Country Park Bacton Road North Walsham Norfolk
T1, T2 & T3 - Oaks on south of G7 on TPO document: Crown raise 3 oaks to provide approx 2.5m clearance over lodges Remove major deadwood over lodges (over 40mm diameter) Reduce branches overhanging lo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 2 Beechwood Close North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9YD
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/24/2277 (Construction of first floor extensions to dwelling and garage, ground floor extension and solar panels to rear, alterations to fenestrations)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Site At North Walsham Sewage Works Marshgate North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9LG
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of intention to install 1 antenna on support pole, install equipment c
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Blackthorn House 5 Beechwood Close North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9YD
T1 -Oak, Reduce the canopy over the property and garden of No. 5 Beechwood Close by 2m from 9m to 7m, except 1x overextended limb heading over Beech hedge, this is to be reduced by 4m from 11m to 7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Alder Country Park Bacton Road North Walsham Norfolk
T1- Oak to reduce South side of canopy (overhanging lodge) by up to 4m. Current crown spread of approximately 9m, crown raise over lodge to 6.5m and over decking to approximately 4.5m. T2 - Oak to red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-05-20
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- The Old Works Marshgate North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9LF
Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land for the stationing of a mobile home for residential purposes within the area of land edged red on the certificate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-03-17
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A brief summary of Spa Common in Norfolk

Spa Common is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

Property prices in Spa Common show an average sale price of £275,829, 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 Spa Common a particularly low-crime area.

Spa Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Walsham. 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.

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Planning Activity in Spa Common

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Spa Common. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Spa Common.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Spa Common were tree works (11), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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