Upper Sheringham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Sheringham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Upper Sheringham
Upper Sheringham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 26.8 miles north-north-west of Norwich and just 6 miles west of Cromer. Situated 1.2 miles from the town of Sheringham, it offers a picturesque setting for potential development and planning applications within the area. Its proximity to major towns and transport links makes it an appealing location for new projects.
Population: 268 (2021) · Area: 6.2 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,533 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 001A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Sheringham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Sheringham.
- 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 Upper Sheringham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Upper Sheringham.
- - The Old Post Office The Street Upper Sheringham Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8AD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed replacement windows and door to dwelling and recladding of front and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Old Chapel Chapel Yard Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8TJ
T1 - Macrocarpa: To reduce the canopy spread to 5m east, 5m north 5m west and 6m south by selective thinning of the outer canopy to retain the shape and form of the existing canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-21
View full details - - 33 Chapel Yard Lodge Hill Upper Sheringham Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8TJ
Fell trees as below on land at Lodge Hill: T1 Sycamore - Tree is prominent and in good condition. It is damaging adjacent flint wall T2 Lime - Spires of dead wood in upper crown. It is damaging adjace
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Trees Along Park Road Upper Sheringham Norfolk
Pollard 26 lime trees to a height of 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - 40 Park Road Upper Sheringham Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8TD
T1 - Sycamore - Thin outer & upper canopy to remove 30% of secondary limbs up to a diameter of 70mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Upper Sheringham in Norfolk
Upper Sheringham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 26.8 miles north-north-west of Norwich and just 6 miles west of Cromer. Situated 1.2 miles from the town of Sheringham, it offers a picturesque setting for potential development and planning applications within the area. Its proximity to major towns and transport links makes it an appealing location for new projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 268 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Upper Sheringham covers an area of approximately 6.2 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 Upper Sheringham show an average sale price of £356,533, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Sheringham is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Sheringham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sheringham, Upper Sheringham. 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 Upper Sheringham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast. 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, Upper Sheringham 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 Upper Sheringham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Sheringham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Sheringham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Sheringham were outline applications (3), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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