Upper Stoke, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Stoke, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Stoke are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Stoke
Upper Stoke is a civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England, just south of Allhallows and north of the Medway Estuary. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,060, making it a small but established community, which could be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Stoke Holy Cross
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £290,127 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Stoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Stoke.
- 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 Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Upper Stoke.
- - 55 Poringland Road Stoke Holy Cross Norfolk NR14 8NW
T1 Oak - reduce back branches growing towards house to create 3m clearance from property. T2 Oak - reduce branches from approx 4m to 2m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-06-15
View full details - - Whitecroft 24 Chandler Road Stoke Holy Cross Norfolk NR14 8RG
Variation of condition 2 of 2023/0740 - changes to doors, windows & rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 68 Poringland Road Stoke Holy Cross Norfolk NR14 8NW
Demolition of existing conservatory and porch and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-07-08
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A brief summary of Upper Stoke in Norfolk
Upper Stoke is a civil parish located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England, just south of Allhallows and north of the Medway Estuary. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,060, making it a small but established community, which could be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Stoke Holy Cross district.
Property prices in Upper Stoke show an average sale price of £290,127, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Stoke a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Stoke includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Stoke 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 Stoke
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upper Stoke. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upper Stoke.
With an average of 134 days, decisions near Upper Stoke take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Upper Stoke were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Poringland planning applications
- Framingham Earl planning applications
- Arminghall planning applications
- Stoke Holy Cross planning applications
- Framingham Pigot planning applications
- Caistor St Edmund planning applications
- West Poringland planning applications
- Dunston 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.