Stalham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stalham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Stalham
Stalham is a market town and civil parish located on the River Ant in Norfolk, East Anglia, covering an area of 2.82 square miles (7.3 km²). With a population of 3,149 recorded in the 2011 Census, it is situated approximately 15 miles (24 km) north-east of Norwich along the A149 road. The town is part of the North Norfolk district and includes areas governed by the Broads Authority, making it a key location for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments within the scenic Norfolk Broads.
Population: 3,573 (2021) · Area: 2.8 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stalham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stalham.
- 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 Stalham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Stalham.
- - Burial Ground Camping Field Lane Stalham Norfolk
To remove T21 and T92
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Off Yarmouth Road Stalham
Confirmation that the obligations in the S106 Agreement dated 20.03.2013 and Deeds of variation dated 31.01.2014 & 04.10.2021 (Ref-S106/93/84) have been complied with and discharged in relation to 17
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land North East Of Yarmouth Road Stalham Norfolk
Non-material amendment of planning permission RV/25/0575 (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission PF/21/2021 and NMA/25/0535 for a new residential development of up to 40 affo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - St Marys Churchyard High Street Stalham Norfolk NR12 9AS
To re-pollard 10 lime trees overhanging Brumstead Road back to the main trunk and to pollard a futher tree identified on a map provided back to the main trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 91 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9BB
Advertising consent for barbershop signage (retropective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Church Farm Yarmouth Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9PE
T1 - Lime - Ht 14m W 5.5m - Crown raise to 5.2m over highway, reduce height by 4m. T2 - Beech - Ht 14m W 9.7m - Crown raise to 5.2m over highway, reduce extended limbs by 2.5m to reform shape and to r
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Stalham Community Infant School Brumstead Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9DG
FUL/2025/0036 - Re-use of site to deliver proposed SEMH Specialist Resource Base. Works to include internal alterations, demolition of building (Block 2), with works to Block 1 including partial demol
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land North East Of Yarmouth Road Stalham Norfolk
Non-material amendment to planning permission RV/25/0575 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PF/21/2021 and NMA/25/0535 for a new residential development of up to 40 affo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Outside Swallows Nest Brumstead Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BJ
Installation of 1x 10m light wooden pole for fixed line broadband apparatus (Ref.SPL_V9029 WGKHM41P)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Lyndford Road / Bullemer Close Stalham Norfolk
Notification of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (1 X 10M light wooden pole and 1 X 9M light wooden pole) - Ref SPL_V9051
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - O/S 21 Teresa Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9EB
Notification of intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (1 X 9M light wooden pole) - Ref SPL_V9045
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-09
View full details - - 84 High Street Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9AU
Change of use of ground floor from bank (Class E) to two flats (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - The Jays Brumstead Road Stalham Norwich Norfolk NR12 9DQ
Discharge of condition 3 (external cladding) of planning permission PF/18/0668 (Erection of single storey side, rear, front extensions, alterations to front dormer and installation of cladding)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Stalham in Norfolk
Stalham is a market town and civil parish located on the River Ant in Norfolk, East Anglia, covering an area of 2.82 square miles (7.3 km²). With a population of 3,149 recorded in the 2011 Census, it is situated approximately 15 miles (24 km) north-east of Norwich along the A149 road. The town is part of the North Norfolk district and includes areas governed by the Broads Authority, making it a key location for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments within the scenic Norfolk Broads. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Stalham covers an area of approximately 2.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Stalham show an average sale price of £289,990, 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 Stalham a particularly low-crime area.
Stalham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stalham Staithe, Stalham. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stalham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stalham 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 Stalham
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Stalham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stalham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stalham were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.