Stiffkey, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stiffkey, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Stiffkey
Stiffkey is a charming village and civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, along the A149 coast road. Positioned approximately 6 km east of Wells-next-the-Sea and west of Blakeney, it covers an area of 14.55 km². The population has seen a slight decline from 223 in 2001 to 209 in 2011, making it a quaint and small community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
Population: 211 (2021) · Area: 14.6 km²
District: North Norfolk
Website: http://www.northnorfolkcentral.co.uk/balestiffkey/stiffkey/stiffkeyenter.htm
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £518,496 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stiffkey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stiffkey.
- 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 Stiffkey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stiffkey.
- - 1 Warborough Place Wells Road Stiffkey Wells-next-the-sea Norfolk NR23 1QH
Erection of detached outbuilding to west, replacing existing fence and shed, alterations to window and door openings in south wall of east wing; additional rooflights; brick and flint wall with gate a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 1 Warborough Place Wells Road Stiffkey Wells-next-the-sea Norfolk NR23 1QH
Erection of single-storey rear extension, garden outbuilding (shed/covered BBQ area), roadside wall, insertion of rooflights in east/west facing roof slopes of existing dwelling and alterations to fen
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 1 Warborough Place Wells Road Stiffkey Wells-next-the-sea Norfolk NR23 1QH
Internal and external alterations to facilitate erection of single-storey rear extension, roadside wall, insertion of rooflights in east/west facing roof slopes of existing dwelling and alterations to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Stiffkey in Norfolk
Stiffkey is a charming village and civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, along the A149 coast road. Positioned approximately 6 km east of Wells-next-the-Sea and west of Blakeney, it covers an area of 14.55 km². The population has seen a slight decline from 223 in 2001 to 209 in 2011, making it a quaint and small community for those interested in planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 211 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Stiffkey covers an area of approximately 14.6 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 Stiffkey show an average sale price of £518,496, 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 Stiffkey a particularly low-crime area.
Stiffkey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stiffkey. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stiffkey includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey SSSI, North Norfolk Coast SSSI, Stiffkey Valley SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Norfolk Coast, The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, N Norfolk Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: North Norfolk Coast. 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, Stiffkey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northnorfolkcentral.co.uk/balestiffkey/stiffkey/stiffkeyenter.htm. 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 Stiffkey
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stiffkey. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Stiffkey.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Stiffkey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stiffkey were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.