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Planning in Thetford

Approved
97%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

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

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Around Thetford

Postcode districts

IP24 154 applications in the last 12 monthsIP25 116 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Breckland District Council

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About Thetford

Thetford is a market town and civil parish located in the Breckland District of Norfolk, England. Situated on the A11 road connecting Norwich and London, it lies just east of Thetford Forest. The civil parish spans an area of 29.55 km² and had a population of 24,340 as of the 2011 census, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 25,257 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.

Thetford 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 Thetford show an average sale price of £261,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Thetford has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thetford 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.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thetford, 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, 82 planning applications were submitted near Thetford. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.

The most common types were tree works (21), full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thetford?
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Thetford. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thetford?
The average planning decision time near Thetford is 106 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 Thetford?
The planning approval rate near Thetford is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thetford?
The most common type of planning application near Thetford is tree works applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thetford?
You can search and track planning applications near Thetford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.