Wheatacre, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wheatacre, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wheatacre are administered by South Norfolk District Council. View the full South Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wheatacre
Wheatacre is a civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 4.38 km² (1.69 sq mi). As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 118 residents across 43 households. Wheatacre falls under the jurisdiction of the South Norfolk district, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 125 (2021) · Area: 4.4 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wheatacre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wheatacre.
- 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 Wheatacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
151 planning applications found near Wheatacre.
- - Woodland South Of Beccles Road Wheatacre Norfolk
Ash tree - reduce crown height from by 2-3m from 12m to 9-10m and remove any dead wood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Land West Of The Bungalow Lily Lane Aldeby Norfolk
Provision of 5 no. glamping pods at existing camping site
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - Ketts Acre Crimp Cramp Lane Wheatacre Norfolk NR34 0BQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Reubens Dun Cow Road Aldeby Norfolk NR34 0BE
Erection of 2 bay cart lodge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Aldeby Landfill Site, Oaklands Gravel Pit, Common Road, Aldeby, NR34 0BL
Discharge of conditions 4 (Landscaping Scheme), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 6 (Ecological Design Strategy) of permission reference FUL/2021/0015
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - Aldeby Landfill Site - Oaklands Gravel Pit, Common Road, Aldeby, Norfolk, NR34 0BL
Discharge of condition 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of permission ref. FUL/2021/0015
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - Aldeby Landfill Site - Oaklands Gravel Pit, Common Road, Aldeby NR34 0BL
Discharge of conditions 3 (Tree Protection Plan) and 9 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of permission reference FUL/2021/0015
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Land West Of The Old Shop Beccles Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk
Erection of one and a half storey cottage style self-build dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Greenways Mill Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0BA
Two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Common Road Aldeby Norfolk NR34 0BL
Details of condition 3 of 2023/0184 - (3) materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Common Road Aldeby Norfolk NR34 0BL
Replacement of existing single storey side extension with two storey extension. Extend front porch and alterations to fenestration and facing materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - The Old Dun Cow Dun Cow Road Aldeby Norfolk NR34 0BE
Erection of a two bay, single storey carport.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-12-31
View full details - - Bonnies Bungalow Beccles Road Wheatacre Norfolk NR34 0BS
Variation of condition 2 and remove condition 10 of 2021/1280 - Variation and removal to allow use of flat roof for balcony purposes (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - Acorns Pit Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0BG
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-04-20
View full details - - Fordley Cottage Beccles Road Wheatacre Norfolk NR34 0BS
Variation of condition 2 of permission 2021/2289- Amended plans for roof design
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - Land East Of Fordley Cottage Beccles Road Wheatacre Norfolk
Variation of condition 2 following application 2021/1280 - addition of detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-10-14
View full details - - 2 Buildings Farm Pit Road Burgh St Peter NR34 0BG
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - Old Mill House Beccles Road Wheatacre NR34 0BS
Variation of condition 2 of 2014/1221 - to allow for essential cleaning and sanitisation of three vehicles outside of permitted hours, to take place on Sunday during a 15 minute period
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-09-24
View full details - - Land East Of Fordley Cottage Beccles Road Wheatacre Norfolk
Proposed detached dwelling and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-06-02
View full details - - Hollyoak Crimp Cramp Lane Wheatacre NR34 0BQ
Erection of a facing brick wall with an automatic gate and the installation and use of LED floodlights, for the purpose of lighting a horse exercise paddock (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2021-05-18
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A brief summary of Wheatacre in Norfolk
Wheatacre is a civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 4.38 km² (1.69 sq mi). As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 118 residents across 43 households. Wheatacre falls under the jurisdiction of the South Norfolk district, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 125 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Wheatacre covers an area of approximately 4.4 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 Wheatacre a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wheatacre includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barnby Broad & Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 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 Wheatacre
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wheatacre. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Wheatacre.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wheatacre were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were 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.
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