How long do planning decisions take near The Heath (NR21)?

The average planning decision time near The Heath (NR21) is 38 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 The Heath (NR21)?

The planning approval rate near The Heath (NR21) is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Heath (NR21)?

The most common type of planning application near The Heath (NR21) is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Heath (NR21)?

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The Heath (NR21), Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Heath (NR21), Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Heath (NR21) are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
LSOA: North Norfolk 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Heath (NR21).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Heath (NR21).

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 The Heath (NR21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near The Heath (NR21).

TW/26/1246 - 1 Beech Grove Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8QE
T1 - Beech - To remove and replace
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-10
- 1 Beech Grove Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8QE
T1 - Beech - To remove and replace
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-09
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TW/26/1213 - 3 Beech Grove Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8QE
T1 - Beech, Remove tree is dying and infected with Honey Fungus, Replace
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-05
- 170 Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8LX
Extensiion to rear of dwelling, dormer window to front, converion of loft to habitable space, front porch and extermnal alterations. Erection of detached double garage to front of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Chestnut House Heath Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8LN
T1- Horse Chestnut tree to remove and replace. T2- Silver Lime tree. Crown raise by 4-6m to allow access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 13 Wymans Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8NT
Proposed pallet store and workshop extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Three Gables Heath Way Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8LW
Erection of single storey dwelling (revised design, self build), and demolition of balcony and replacement new window to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 134 Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8LF
Proposed single-storey extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-07
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- 28 Heath Rise Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8HU
Notification of intention to erect a single storey rear conservatory extension projecting from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 7.50 metres, with a maximum height of 3.20 metres and eave
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of The Heath (NR21) in Norfolk

The Heath (NR21) is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Heath (NR21) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Heath (NR21) 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.

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Planning Activity in The Heath (NR21)

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near The Heath (NR21). Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 The Heath (NR21).

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Heath (NR21) were full planning applications (9), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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