Search Sprowston planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sprowston · updated daily · South Norfolk District Council
- 21 Church Lane Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8AYAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment of existing planning application 20160457 - Changes to hi-line window in bathroom to deeper window and adding additional high-line window to the same side of the building. Changing windows for bi-fold doors at rear of buildingReceived 30 Oct 20262026/3237
- 9 Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8ENAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment of 2026/2096 - change size of garage door, new window and removal of existing external porch doorReceived 26 Oct 20262026/3190
- 32 Thornham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8HUAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - reduce lowest lateral branch overhanging from approx. 11m to 7m, T2 Oak - crown lift to 6m above ground level by removing the two lowest lateral branches and reducing the two branches above length from approx. 8m to 6.5m where they overhangReceived 23 Oct 20262026/3181
- 3 Blackwell Avenue Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8XLAwaiting decisionDemolition of single-storey garage, erection of rear two-storey extension and single-storey side and rear extension including rooflightsReceived 12 Oct 20262026/2850
- 46 - 48 Roundtree Way Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8SGAwaiting decisionReplacement of the existing asbestos cement sheet roof to Unit 46 & 47 with a Kingspan Quad-core Trapezoidal KS1000 roof system including Kingspan Day-Lite rooflightsFullReceived 9 Oct 20262026/3034
Planning in Sprowston
- Approved
- 89%
- 56 of 59 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sprowston in the last 24 months, from South Norfolk District Council's planning register.
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Around Sprowston
Postcode districts
NR7 206 applications in the last 12 monthsNR6 110 applications in the last 12 monthsNR3 145 applications in the last 12 monthsNR1 177 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: South Norfolk District Council
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About Sprowston
Sprowston, located in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England, is a vibrant town and civil parish that lies just north of Norwich. Bordered by Heartsease, Mousehold Heath, and Old Catton, it boasts a population of 17,126 as of the 2021 census, making it the most populous civil parish in the area. The mix of suburban and rural surroundings presents diverse opportunities for planning applications in this growing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 17,125 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Sprowston covers an area of approximately 9.5 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 Sprowston 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 Sprowston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sprowston 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 Sprowston, 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, 113 planning applications were submitted near Sprowston. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (5).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).