Search Sparham planning applications
29 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sparham · updated daily · Broadland District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Off Wells Lane, SparhamAwaiting decisionApplication for Permission in Principle for seven dwellings with associated accessPIP Application for permission in principleReceived week of 24 Aug 2026PL/2026/1247/PIP
- The Pightle Nowhere Lane Great Witchingham Norfolk NR9 5PDRefusedExisting Certificate of Lawful Use and Development in respect of existing ancillary building, garden fence, and accessReceived 5 Aug 2026Decided 28 Aug 20262026/2161
- Adjoining Land To Existing Lets At Middle Of Nowehere Lane, Sparham, Norfolk, NR9 5QTWithdrawnErection of 4 No. new holiday letsFMIN minor applicationReceived week of 8 Jun 2026PL/2026/0489/FMIN
- The Old Green Man Main Road, Sparham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5QUApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Erection of attached timber pergola at rear of dwellingCLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed)Received 26 Feb 2026PL/2026/0311/CLOPUD
- 19 Whitwell Road, Sparham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5PWRetrospective Single and Two Storey Rear & Side Extensions & Detached Car Port OutbuildingHOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived 10 Dec 2025PL/2025/1936/HOU
Planning in Sparham
Only 2 decisions near Sparham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sparham in the last 24 months, from Broadland District Council's planning register.
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Around Sparham
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NR9 159 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Broadland District Council
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About Sparham
Sparham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, encompassing an area of 7.22 km². As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 341 residents living in 143 households, reflecting growth since the previous census. Sparham is part of the Upper Wensum Ward within Breckland District Council and falls under the Elmham and Mattishall Division of Norfolk County Council, making it a relevant area for planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 323 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Sparham covers an area of approximately 7.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sparham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sparham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sparham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sparham 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 Sparham, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sparham.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).