Thorpe Hamlet, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Hamlet, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorpe Hamlet are administered by Norwich City Council. View the full Norwich City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorpe Hamlet
Thorpe Hamlet is a suburb located to the east of Norwich city centre in Norfolk, England. Established as a separate ecclesiastical parish on 9 March 1852 from the civil parish of Old Thorpe, it became part of the rural deanery of Blofield in 1912. For those researching planning applications in the area, Thorpe Hamlet offers a blend of residential and community development opportunities within its historical context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Norwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Norwich South
- LSOA: Norwich 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Hamlet.
- 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 Thorpe Hamlet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Thorpe Hamlet.
- 26/00595/TCA - 1 Cintra Road Norwich NR1 4AE
T1 Buddleia; Remove and replace with multi stemmed crab apple; T2 Holly: Reduce crown and shape from 8m to 6m and the radial spread from 4m to 3m; T3 Holly: Light overall crown reduction reducing from
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/00638/TCA - 27 St Leonards Road Norwich NR1 4BL
T1 lime: To reduce tree back to previous reduction points. Current height 11m and current width 13m. Proposed finished height 9.2m proposed finished width 10m; T2 Hawthorne: Coppice as in poor conditi
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00539/L - 22 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RY
Replacement of window and internal pulley system.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00551/TCA - 167A Wellesley Avenue South Norwich NR1 4AD
Eucalyptus (T1): Remove tree to make safe due to massive lean towards buildings also in a area of the garden which is used to is a risk.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00555/TCA - 2 Albert Mews Telegraph Lane West Norwich NR1 4JA
Robinia pseudo acacia (T1): Height: 14m Crown spread: 11m - reduce crown by up to 2.5m to reduce loading on included bifurcations and to reduce away from dwelling to reduce rodent ingress.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00550/L - 6 Mousehold House William Mear Gardens Norwich NR1 4PH
Replacement of 4no. first floor flat windows with hardwood window painted white in same design as existing on north elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00527/TCA - 8 Quebec Road Norwich NR1 4AU
Plum (T1): extensive dieback on northern aspect of the tree. Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00486/TPO - 7 Cremorne Lane Norwich NR1 1TX
T1 Oak - reduce tree in line with recommendations within attached tree report.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00439/TCA - 4 Lollards Road Norwich NR1 1SX
Cedar (T1): remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 118A Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RT
Bay(T1): coppice to ground level and manage regrowth as a smaller shrub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - 26/00292/TCA - 118A Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RT
Bay(T1): coppice to ground level and manage regrowth as a smaller shrub.
Status: Undecided | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-03-25 - - Rear Of Ferryside Ferry Road Norwich NR1 1ST
T4 sycamore: Clean out the crown of all deadwood, crossing and suppressed branches. Carefully sever the ivy without damaging the tree's bark. Remove the smaller sub-dominant stem sucker growing from t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Rear Of Ferryside Ferry Road Norwich NR1 1ST
T1 sycamore: Sever the ivy without damaging the tree's bark; T7 sycamore: Re-coppice to below stem base pruning wounds and allow to reiterate; T8 elm: Coppice; T10 sycamore: Raise and reduce the lower
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 12 Fernhill Norwich NR1 4AQ
Sycamore (T1): current height approx 20m, reduce height to 10m. Sycamore (T2): current height approx 20m, reduce height to 10m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 10 Heathside Road Norwich NR1 1TH
T1 Bay: Remove; G1 - 1 large Bay, 1 suppressed Bay, 1 Holly: Remove Holly and small supressed Bay retaining larger Bay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 22 Cotman Road Norwich NR1 4AF
Beech: Remove limb extending over neighbouring driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 17 Marion Road Norwich NR1 4BN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of loft to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 36C Cotman Road Norwich NR1 4AF
Conifer (T1): remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 63C Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1UD
T7 - Lime: Remove dead tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Norwich | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 5 Heathside Road Norwich NR1 1TH
Front extension to replace existing lean-to glasshouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Norwich | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Thorpe Hamlet in Norfolk
Thorpe Hamlet is a suburb located to the east of Norwich city centre in Norfolk, England. Established as a separate ecclesiastical parish on 9 March 1852 from the civil parish of Old Thorpe, it became part of the rural deanery of Blofield in 1912. For those researching planning applications in the area, Thorpe Hamlet offers a blend of residential and community development opportunities within its historical context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorpe Hamlet a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe Hamlet has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorpe St Andrew, No data available for publication by HE, Trowse with Newton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Thorpe Hamlet includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. James' Pit SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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 Thorpe Hamlet
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Hamlet. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorpe Hamlet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorpe Hamlet were tree works (21), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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