Search Whissonsett planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Whissonsett · updated daily · Breckland District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Adj Talbot House London Street, Whissonsett, Norfolk, NR20 5STAwaiting decisionApplication to vary Conditions 5, 6, 7 and 8 of PP 3PL/2019/1416/D to remove the pre-occupation and pre-commencement triggers and allow the requirements of the conditions to be addressed following occupation of the five dwellings.Received week of 21 Sep 2026PL/2026/1134/VAR
- Lower Farmhouse New Road, Whissonsett, NR20 5TAProposed Hay BarnFMIN minor applicationReceived 8 Apr 2026PL/2026/0502/FMIN
- Land Off Mill Lane, WhissonsettOutline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for up to 4no. new dwellings.OMIN Outline application minorReceived 18 Feb 2026PL/2026/0253/OMIN
- Willow House Dereham Road, Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5TQApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection, Extension orAlteration of a Building for Agricultural or Forestry use.The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (asamended) - Schedule 2, Part 6, Proposed construction of Agricultural building with two roller shutter doors and two personnel doors.PAAF Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: erection, extension or alteration of a building for agricultural or forestry useReceived 3 Oct 2025PL/2025/1487/PAAF
- 4, The Terrace London Street, Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5SUApprovedSingle storey rear extension.HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwellingReceived 1 Dec 2023Decided 13 Feb 20243PL/2023/1146/HOU
Planning in Whissonsett
Only 1 decision near Whissonsett in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whissonsett in the last 24 months, from Breckland District Council's planning register.
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NR20 179 applications in the last 12 months
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About Whissonsett
Whissonsett is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 5 miles south of Fakenham and 23 miles west-northwest of Norwich. With a growing population of 488 recorded in the 2011 Census, the parish is part of the Breckland district and is situated near the source of the River Wensum. Accessible by the King's Lynn railway station and Norwich International Airport, Whissonsett offers a serene rural setting ideal for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 464 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Whissonsett covers an area of approximately 5.6 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 Whissonsett show an average sale price of £294,324, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whissonsett area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whissonsett a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whissonsett 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.whissonsett.com.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whissonsett, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whissonsett.
The most common types were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).