How long do planning decisions take near The Smeeth?

The average planning decision time near The Smeeth is 41 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 Smeeth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near The Smeeth?

The most common type of planning application near The Smeeth is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Smeeth?

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The Smeeth, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Smeeth, Norfolk.

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Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: North West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 013E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Smeeth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for The Smeeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near The Smeeth.

- Fox Gill House 131 Smeeth Road Marshland St James WISBECH Norfolk PE14 8JF
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01696/F - Proposed grassed access & culvert
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Marshland St James Playing Field Smeeth Road Marshland St James Norfolk
2/TPO/00643 - Work to all six trees - T1 (Ash) -Pollard at a height of approximately 8 metres. T2 (Oak) - Remove Deadwood. T3 (Ash) - Remove tree due to lean and suppression. T4 ( Oak) - Remove Deadwo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Land At E552145 N310056 Between 21 And 25 Walton Road Marshland St James Norfolk
OUTLINE APPLICATION WITH SOME MATTERS RESERVED FOR: Proposed New Dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Land N of 4 Walton Road Marshland St James Norfolk
OUTLINE APPLICATION- Up to 9 Self Build Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 21 Walton Road Marshland St James Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8DP
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01345/F 15.12.2022: Proposed Extensions and Alterations to Bungalow with Standing of 2No Caravans During Construction
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of The Smeeth in Norfolk

The Smeeth 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 Smeeth a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Smeeth 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 The Smeeth

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near The Smeeth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Smeeth.

The average decision time of 41 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 Smeeth were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

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