How long do planning decisions take near Surlingham?

The average planning decision time near Surlingham is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Surlingham?

The planning approval rate near Surlingham is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Surlingham?

The most common type of planning application near Surlingham is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Surlingham?

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Surlingham, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Surlingham, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Surlingham

Surlingham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Norfolk district, approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Norwich along the River Yare. With a population that grew from 637 in 2001 to 725 in 2011, the village features a mix of residential areas and scenic waterways, particularly along the Broads. Notably, parts of Surlingham near the river are managed by the Broads Authority, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential development and environmental conservation.

Population: 746 (2021) · Area: 7.3 km²

District: South Norfolk

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Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
LSOA: South Norfolk 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Surlingham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Surlingham.

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 Surlingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Surlingham.

- Caswell Walnut Hill Surlingham Norfolk NR14 7DQ
Single storey front extension, replace car port with garage, new boundary treatment wall, and addition of cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 18 The Green Surlingham Norfolk NR14 7AG
Details of conditions 7 & 8 of 2025/0263 - (7) Air Source Heat Pump details & (8) surface water drainage details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-05-21
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- 20 Southview School Lane Surlingham Norfolk NR14 7DH
Rear single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-03-05
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- 34 The Street Surlingham Norfolk NR14 7AJ
Replace existing first floor juliet glass balcony with green oak cantilever balcony with opaque end panels for privacy
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-04
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A brief summary of Surlingham in Norfolk

Surlingham covers an area of approximately 7.3 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 Surlingham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Surlingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yare 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.

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Planning Activity in Surlingham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Surlingham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Surlingham.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Surlingham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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