Swanton Novers, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanton Novers, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Swanton Novers
Swanton Novers is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 15 miles west-south-west of Cromer and 23 miles north-north-west of Norwich. Situated 6 miles from Holt, it provides a rural setting with access to local transport links, including the nearest railway station at Sheringham on the Bittern Line and Norwich International Airport. This charming village may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its strategic location within the region.
Population: 230 (2021) · Area: 5.5 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £369,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanton Novers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanton Novers.
- 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 Novers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Swanton Novers.
- - Land At The Street The Street Swanton Novers Norfolk
Discharge of condition 18 (Upgrade of septic tanks & planning obligation agreement re maintenance) of planning permission PF/22/2225 (Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associated
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land At The Croft Swanton Novers Norfolk
Notification of intention to replace an existing substation in a slightly altered location in order to allow for a network upgrade. The new substation site will be directly adjacent to the existing (t
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Land At The Street The Street Swanton Novers
Discharge of Conditions 12 (Landscape Schedule and Landscape Management Plan) & 15 (External Lighting) of Planning Permission PF/22/2225 (Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associ
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 6 The Close The Street Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QX
Permeable off street parking space and charging point. Retaining wall and planting area to boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Land At The Street The Street Swanton Novers
(Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associated infrastructure and landscaping) without complying with condition 18 (upgrade works to the septic tanks) of planning permission PF/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Land West Of Rest Harrow The Street Swanton Novers Norfolk
Discharge of condition 19 (Fire Hydrant Scheme) of planning permission PF/22/2225 (Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associated infrastructure and landscaping)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Land At The Street Swanton Novers
Non-material amendment to planning permission PF/22/2225 (Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associated infrastructure and landscaping) to allow minor changes to the proposed mate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Gardeners Cottage Dereham Road Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QT
To remove a yew tree, showing signs of dieback at a height of 6m and to remove an oak tree, getting too big for its location at a height of 7m
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Bell Farm Holt Road Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2NW
Single storey and first floor extensions to dwelling, ground floor extension to detached garage; external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-06-20
View full details - - Swanton Lodge Melton Park Dereham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2NL
Replacement of existing painted timber sash windows with timber effect upvc sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - Gardeners Cottage Dereham Road Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QT
Erection of single-storey extensions to side and rear of dwelling and relocation of chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - Fire Engine House Melton Park Dereham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2NQ
Conversion & alterations to provide residential accommodation - addition of replica roof turret
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - Land At The Street The Street Swanton Novers
Erection of seven affordable dwellings with new access, associated infrastructure and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2022-09-20
View full details - - Melton Park Dereham Road Melton Constable Norfolk
Construction of lean-to structure to provide roofed storage for logs for biomass heating plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-12-02
View full details - - Melton Park Dereham Road Melton Constable Norfolk
Works associated with construction of lean-to structure to provide roofed storage for logs for biomass heating plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-12-02
View full details - - 4 The Close The Street Swanton Novers Norfolk NR24 2QX
Formation of car parking space to front of dwelling with associated works including retaining wall and dropped kerb (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-07-23
View full details - - 8 The Close The Street Swanton Novers Norfolk NR24 2QX
Proposed 2 bedroom detached dwelling house rear of No. 8 The Close
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-06-24
View full details - - 1 The Croft Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QU
Conversion of attached garage/workshop to single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-04-14
View full details - - Bell House Holt Road Swanton Novers Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2NW
Discharge Condition 12: contaminated land - of planning permission ref: PF/20/1814 - Conversion of outbuilding to create self contained two bed holiday let and installation of new air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-04-09
View full details - - Bell House Holt Road Swanton Novers Melton Constable NR24 2NW
Conversion of outbuilding to create self contained 2 bed holiday let and installation of a new air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2020-10-09
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A brief summary of Swanton Novers in Norfolk
Swanton Novers is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 15 miles west-south-west of Cromer and 23 miles north-north-west of Norwich. Situated 6 miles from Holt, it provides a rural setting with access to local transport links, including the nearest railway station at Sheringham on the Bittern Line and Norwich International Airport. This charming village may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its strategic location within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 230 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Swanton Novers covers an area of approximately 5.5 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 Swanton Novers show an average sale price of £369,000, 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 Swanton Novers a particularly low-crime area.
Swanton Novers has one conservation area within its boundaries: Melton Constable Park. 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 Swanton Novers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swanton Novers Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Novers 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 Swanton Novers
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Swanton Novers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swanton Novers may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swanton Novers were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
2 planning appeals were 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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