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18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Thetford · updated daily · Breckland District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Discover Hair Ltd, 10 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EDAwaiting decisionInstallation of Historic England Blue Plaque on front elevation. Scheme 2Received week of 26 Oct 2026PL/2026/1455/LB
1 Hawthorn Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2TAAwaiting decisionApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Larger Home Extension The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Single storey rear...Received week of 19 Oct 2026PL/2026/1494/PAH
11 Hastings Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2ZFAwaiting decisionTwin Sycamore - weight reduction in the removal of large limb growing towards house. Ash - branches growing out over our house roof and dead branch removal. Two Scots Pines - boundary line assess weight and lower limb removal. Sycamore - limb removal of arm spanning neighbour property.TRE Works to protected treesReceived week of 19 Oct 2026PL/2026/1417/TRE
20 The Covert, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LAAwaiting decisionT1 Oak = Overall crown reduction by up to 1.5m and reduce limbs overhanging by up to 2.5 m. Current height 18m T2 Oak = Crown lift over road to approximately 5m above ground level and reduce overall crown by up to 1.5m Current height 18m.TRE Works to protected treesReceived week of 19 Oct 2026PL/2026/1435/TRE
THE BIRCHES Green Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EYAwaiting decisionProposed first floor extension over existing double garage to include master bedroom, ensuite and family bathroom, proposed juliet balcony to master bedroom - schedule 1HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived week of 12 Oct 2026PL/2026/1387/HOU

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.

Nearby towns and villages

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?

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