Sprowston, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sprowston, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sprowston are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 17,125 (2021) · Area: 9.5 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Norwich North
- LSOA: Broadland 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sprowston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sprowston.
- 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 Sprowston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
397 planning applications found near Sprowston.
- - Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EW
Variation of condition 2 (plans list) of planning permission FUL/2024/0056 for a 'new Standalone Specialist Resource Base (SRB), demolition of an existing school building, and alterations to hard and
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-06-06
View full details - - Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EW
Variation of condition 2 (plans list) of planning permission FUL/2024/0056 for a 'new Standalone Specialist Resource Base (SRB), demolition of an existing school building, and alterations to hard and
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 99 Wroxham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8TW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land Adj 60 Russell Avenue Sprowston Norfolk
1no. New build bungalow and associated external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Warren Residential Home 157A Wroxham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8AF
Crown and height reduction of up to 2.5m back to suitable growth points Tree height: 28m reduced to 25.5m Reduce recently broken branch on eastern/southern side (to reduce branch weight) by up to 4m b
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Sprowston Junior School, Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, NR7 8EW
Variation of condition 2 (plans list) of planning permission FUL/2024/0056 for a 'new Standalone Specialist Resource Base (SRB), demolition of an existing school building, and alterations to hard and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EW
Discharge of condition 10 (Travel Plan Review) of planning permission reference (2025/0057) FUL/2024/0056 - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - DIS/2026/0013
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Sprowston Junior School, Recreation Ground Road, Norfolk, Sprowston NR7 8EW
Discharge of condition 10 (Travel Plan Review) of planning permission reference FUL/2024/0056
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 23 Falcon Road West Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8NU
Single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 2 Mounteney Close Sprowston Norfolk NR6 7QH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear/side extension with roof lights and internal alterations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 116 Wroxham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 21 Recreation Ground Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EN
Single-storey side extension with pitched roof. Addition of pitched roof and external cladding to existing rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 53 Colindeep Lane Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EG
Single storey flat roof rear extension, new entrance porch and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 31 Stonehouse Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8AS
Demolition of garage and erection of dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 6A Mousehold Lane Norwich NR7 8HF
Shower room extension to rear (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Land Adj 60 Russell Avenue Sprowston Norfolk
1no. new self build bungalow and associated external works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 15 Higham Close Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8UF
Proposed Single-storey ground floor side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 28 Neville Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8DS
Variation of condition 2- Changes to drawing of consented permission 2025/1079 (Which gave permission for Single storey rear extension) Date of decision: 23/06/25
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 150 Wroxham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8EZ
Retrospective Summer house to rear of garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 2 Wroxham Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8TZ
Change of use of both Class E (Dental Surgery) and Class C3 (Residential Dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (Children's Home) and ancillary Meeting Rooms/ Offices
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-15
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A brief summary of Sprowston in Norfolk
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sprowston a particularly low-crime area.
Sprowston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Old Catton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Sprowston
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Sprowston. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Sprowston.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sprowston were full planning applications (71), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 79 applications
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