Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorpe St Andrew are administered by Broadland District Council. View the full Broadland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorpe St Andrew
Thorpe St Andrew is a civil parish located in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England, just two miles east of Norwich along the River Yare. Covering an area of 708 hectares, the town had a population of 14,526 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. As the administrative headquarters of the Broadland District Council, Thorpe St Andrew plays a key role in local governance and planning decisions in the area.
Population: 14,526 (2021) · Area: 7.0 km²
District: Broadland
Website: http://www.thorpestandrew-tc.gov.uk/
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Thorpe St Andrew.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Broadland
- Parliamentary constituency: Norwich North
- LSOA: Broadland 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe St Andrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe St Andrew.
- 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 St Andrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Thorpe St Andrew.
- - 10 Laundry Close Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0XH
T1 Scots Pine - To fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 2 The Cottage Drive Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0JB
T1 Beech - Crown reduction on property side by 1.5-2m from 28-30m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2A Thorpe Avenue Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0XB
Extension to first floor flat, including cladding to the rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Jagona 113 Thunder Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0JG
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 54A Belmore Road Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0PR
Front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 88 Hillcrest Road Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0JR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 1 Spinney Close Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0PN
T1 - dead beech tree which requires dismantling immediately. T2 - sweet chestnut. Crown raise on North side to 6m to appropriate growth points, works performed only over driveway to give clearance fro
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 40 Furze Road Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0AS
Rear extension with roof lanterns and render
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 90 Belmore Road Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk NR7 0PR
T1 Oak - remove lowest branch growing towards north-western aspect overhanging garden approx 4.5m above ground level, 9.5m long, back to primary growth point at trunk. Remove deadwood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-03-25
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Thorpe St Andrew in Norfolk
Thorpe St Andrew is a civil parish located in the Broadland district of Norfolk, England, just two miles east of Norwich along the River Yare. Covering an area of 708 hectares, the town had a population of 14,526 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. As the administrative headquarters of the Broadland District Council, Thorpe St Andrew plays a key role in local governance and planning decisions in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,526 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Thorpe St Andrew covers an area of approximately 7.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorpe St Andrew a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe St Andrew has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorpe St Andrew, No data available for publication by HE. 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 St Andrew includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorpe St Andrew planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thorpestandrew-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Thorpe St Andrew
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe St Andrew. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorpe St Andrew may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 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 St Andrew were tree works (16), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Thorpe Hamlet planning applications
- Thorpe End planning applications
- Sprowston planning applications
- Norwich planning applications
- New Catton planning applications
- Lakenham planning applications
- Postwick planning applications
- New Sprowston planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.