Whinburgh, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whinburgh, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Whinburgh
Whinburgh and Westfield is a civil parish located in Norfolk, consisting of the quaint villages of Whinburgh and Westfield. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Dereham, it falls within the Breckland district for local governance. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 390, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 003A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whinburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whinburgh.
- 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 Whinburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Whinburgh.
- - Swallows Nest Shop Street, Whinburgh, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1QR
Ash Tree T2 (1989/31) - Fell to ground level due to the numerous large fungal brackets at the base and obvious signs of rot and decay in the main stem as per included photographs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Development Site 600426 309191 Shop Street, Whinburgh, Norfolk,
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (materials) on 3PL/2023/0781/VAR - to change external rendering on Plot 2 to facing brickwork and agree materials on both plots
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Whinburgh in Norfolk
Whinburgh and Westfield is a civil parish located in Norfolk, consisting of the quaint villages of Whinburgh and Westfield. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Dereham, it falls within the Breckland district for local governance. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 390, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Whinburgh show an average sale price of £308,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whinburgh is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Whinburgh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yaxham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whinburgh 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 Whinburgh
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whinburgh. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whinburgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Whinburgh were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.