Swanton Morley, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanton Morley, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Swanton Morley
Swanton Morley is a village and civil parish located in the heart of Norfolk, approximately 18 miles from Norwich and just three miles from Dereham. Covering an area of 11.14 km², it has seen a population decline from 2,415 in 2001 to 2,100 in 2011, with 723 households recorded at the latter census. It falls under the Elmham and Mattishall Division of Norfolk County Council and the Lincoln Ward of Breckland District Council, making it relevant for those researching local planning applications.
Population: 2,177 (2021) · Area: 11.1 km²
District: Breckland
Website: http://www.swantonmorley.info/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanton Morley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanton Morley.
- 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 Swanton Morley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Swanton Morley.
- - 10 Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4NP
Proposed First Floor Rear Extension
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 11 Bedingfield Road, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4NF
Proposed two storey extension to the rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 1 Lincoln Close, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4NB
Erection of shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 20 Lincoln Close, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4NB
Change of use of part of dwelling from family member's assisted living rooms, to short term holiday accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - Kesmark House Gooseberry Hill, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4PP
Variation of Condition No2 on 3PL/2022/0917/HOU.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Swanton Morley in Norfolk
Swanton Morley is a village and civil parish located in the heart of Norfolk, approximately 18 miles from Norwich and just three miles from Dereham. Covering an area of 11.14 km², it has seen a population decline from 2,415 in 2001 to 2,100 in 2011, with 723 households recorded at the latter census. It falls under the Elmham and Mattishall Division of Norfolk County Council and the Lincoln Ward of Breckland District Council, making it relevant for those researching local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,177 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Swanton Morley covers an area of approximately 11.1 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 Swanton Morley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swanton Morley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wensum SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wensum. 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, Swanton Morley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.swantonmorley.info/. 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 Swanton Morley
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Swanton Morley. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 Swanton Morley.
The most common application types near Swanton Morley were full planning applications (8). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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