How long do planning decisions take near West Bilney?

The average planning decision time near West Bilney is 53 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 West Bilney?

The planning approval rate near West Bilney is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Bilney?

The most common type of planning application near West Bilney is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Bilney?

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West Bilney, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Bilney, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Bilney are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Bilney

West Bilney is a quaint village located on the A47 road, approximately 32 miles west of Norwich, now part of the parish of East Winch within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district. Historically a civil parish, West Bilney had a population of 188 in 1931 and is home to a church dedicated to St Cecilia, making it a point of interest for planning applications related to heritage and community development in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Bilney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Bilney.

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 West Bilney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Bilney.

- 3 Bilney Barns Paws Lane West Bilney King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1XQ
Proposed single storey side extension and new porch to Annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of West Bilney in Norfolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Bilney a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Bilney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Winch Common SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 West Bilney

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Bilney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Bilney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Bilney were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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