Wiveton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wiveton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Wiveton
Wiveton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, positioned on the west bank of the River Glaven, just 3 km inland from the coast. It lies directly opposite Cley next the Sea and is in close proximity to the larger village of Blakeney, 2 km to the west, with Cromer and Norwich further afield at 20 km and 40 km respectively. This charming setting offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop or invest in the coastal region.
Population: 110 (2021) · Area: 4.3 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £422,874 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 004B
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wiveton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wiveton.
- 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 Wiveton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Wiveton.
- - South Knoll Church Lane Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UD
Erection of garden building containing home gym, and installation of 12no. solar panels on flat-roofed side extension of dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - White Cottage Church Lane Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UD
Discharge of condition 3 (External Materials) & 4 (brick/flint Sample) of planning permission RV/25/1017 (Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling and widening of existing access (s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Rushes Point The Street Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TH
T1 - Eucalyptus, Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Flint House Church Lane Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UD
Discharge of conditions 2 (bat box), 4 (external lighting and 5 (VLT glazing) of planning permission RV/24/1985 (variation of PF/22/2045)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - The Harnser High Street Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7RX
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/24/1041 (Two-storey extension to northeast elevation to provide new stairwell; external alterations; removal of existing stairwell extension on northea
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Westering Holt Road Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UA
Erection of conservatory to front elevation of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Harnser High Street Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7RX
Discharge of condition 3 (timber cladding colour) of planning permission PF/24/1041
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Wiveton House Hall Lane Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TG
T1 - Reduce & reshape one flowering cherry tree by 2.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Sanderling House High Street Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7RG
T1 (Pissard Plum): Reduce by 2m T2 (Apple): Reduce by 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Riverside House High Street Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7RB
Installation of glass guarding to balcony area over flat roof of single storey extension as approved under planning permission PF/13/0256 to replace previous timber balustrading (part retrospective) -
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Wiveton House Hall Lane Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TG
To prune a mulberry tree 3m from the crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - White Cottage Church Lane Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UD
Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling and widening of existing access (self-build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Myrtle Cottage Chapel Street Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TQ
Change of use of land from agricultural to garden/amenity land associated with Myrtle Cottage and erection of garage (part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Church Cottage The Street Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TJ
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/23/1602 (Demolition of existing ground floor extension; construction of new ground floor extension, cart shed, vehicular access and associated works) t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 8 Lime Kiln Close Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UB
T1 - Willow - Remove 2 side stems and re-pollard by 5 metres to previous pollard level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Church Cottage The Street Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TJ
Discharge of condition 4 (details and samples of materials used in construction of external surfaces) of planning permission PF/23/1602 (Demolition of existing ground floor extension; construction of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Claiabourne Church Lane Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7UD
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling; conversion and extension of outbuilding to form annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Green Barn Holt Road Cley-next-the-sea Holt Norfolk NR25 7TZ
T1 Hawthorn - cut down to 3m in line with the hedge height-T2 Mixed hedge -current height is 7m, reduce height by approx 2.3m -T3 Alder - crown lift by 3m -T4 Sycamore - crown reduce by 2-3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Mulberry Barn Hall Lane Wiveton Holt Norfolk NR25 7TG
T1 - Eucalyptus Pollard to 3.5 - 4 Metres. T2 - Blackthorn, Remove overgrown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Wiveton in Norfolk
Wiveton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, positioned on the west bank of the River Glaven, just 3 km inland from the coast. It lies directly opposite Cley next the Sea and is in close proximity to the larger village of Blakeney, 2 km to the west, with Cromer and Norwich further afield at 20 km and 40 km respectively. This charming setting offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop or invest in the coastal region. The settlement has a population of approximately 110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Wiveton covers an area of approximately 4.3 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 Wiveton show an average sale price of £422,874, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wiveton is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wiveton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Glaven Valley, Cley, Wiveton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wiveton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wiveton Downs SSSI, North Norfolk Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Norfolk Coast, The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, N Norfolk Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: North Norfolk Coast. 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 Wiveton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Wiveton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wiveton.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Wiveton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wiveton were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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