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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Swaffham · updated daily · Breckland District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Former Police Station West Acre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LYAwaiting decisionChange of use of former police station to one 4 bed residential dwelling - schedule 1FMIN minor applicationReceived week of 26 Oct 2026PL/2026/1278/FMIN
SPINNERS LANE GARAGE Spinners Lane, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LRAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 13 on PP 3PL/2023/0387/F - Schedule 1DCA Approval of details reserved by conditionReceived week of 19 Oct 2026PL/2026/1375/DCA
9 Princes Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7BPAwaiting decisionProposed single storey flat roofed rear extension incorporating a glazed roof lantern, internal layout alterations and external fenestration alterations. Schedule 1Received week of 5 Oct 2026PL/2026/1453/HOU
GLAISEDALE HOUSE, 23 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LLAwaiting decisionLarge Copper Beech - trim back branches and remove any unhealthy branches.Received week of 5 Oct 2026PL/2026/1354/TCA
32 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QHAwaiting decisionProposed change of the use of the existing second-floor residential flat from Class C3 to Class E office use. (Schedule 1)Received week of 28 Sep 2026PL/2026/1318/FMIN

Planning in Swaffham

Approved: 89%; 24 of 26 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swaffham in the last 24 months, from Breckland District Council's planning register.

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Around Swaffham

Postcode districts

PE37 75 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Breckland District Council

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About Swaffham

Swaffham is a vibrant market town located in the Breckland District of Norfolk, positioned 12 miles east of King's Lynn and 31 miles west of Norwich. As a civil parish, it offers a range of planning opportunities and developments that reflect its rich community heritage and strategic location within the region. The town has a population of approximately 8,565 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.

Swaffham covers an area of approximately 29.6 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 Swaffham show an average sale price of £276,226, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swaffham 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 Swaffham 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, Swaffham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.swaffhamtowncouncil.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Swaffham, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Swaffham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), tree works (12), full planning applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swaffham?

In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Swaffham. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Swaffham?

The average planning decision time near Swaffham is 53 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 Swaffham?

The planning approval rate near Swaffham is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swaffham?

The most common type of planning application near Swaffham is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swaffham?

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