Wood Norton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wood Norton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wood Norton are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wood Norton
Wood Norton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Norfolk, situated 6 miles east of Fakenham and 19 miles northwest of Norwich. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres.
Population: 211 (2021) · Area: 7.0 km²
District: North Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,324 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wood Norton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wood Norton.
- 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 Wood Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Wood Norton.
- IB/26/1344 - Land North Of Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5DH
Proposed alterations to the high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) overhead lines at Wood Norton to facilitate the removal of overhead lines; New terminal pole, along same alignment of existing appara
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Land North Of Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5DH
Proposed alterations to the high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) overhead lines at Wood Norton to facilitate the removal of overhead lines; New terminal pole, along same alignment of existing appara
Status: Undecided | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Field Barn Cottage Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5DH
Installation of 36 ground mounted solar panels. The panels will be mounted on a frame system and max height of 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Unit 2 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BA
External alterations (including changes to materials, fenestration, infill wall and flues) to existing storage unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-03-14
View full details - - Tanglewood Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BA
Erection of dwelling (outline - access and layout only)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - Huckleberry Cottage Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5DH
Erection of single-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - Unit 2 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BA
Change of use of storage building (Class B8) to single dwelling (Class C3); external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-11-16
View full details - - Little Fields 2 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BA
External alterations including new windows, doors and external cladding to facilitate conversion of former storage building to dwellinghouse previously approved under prior approval application ref. n
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-04-23
View full details - - Lyng Hall Farm Lyng Hall Lane Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BJ
Demolition of general purpose agricultural building and erection of replacement agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-04-08
View full details - - Tanglewood Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham Norfolk NR20 5BA
Single storey building within rear garden for use as self-contained annexe accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2021-03-24
View full details - - The Lodge Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use of the property as a C3 Dwelling house for a period of time in excess of four years
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2020-07-01
View full details - - Field Barn Cottage Wings Lane Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5DH
Proposed conversion of outbuilding with single storey extension for disabled son's use & with accommodation for carer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - The Steel House Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission ref: PF/18/1641 for changes to fenestration, doors and cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2019-05-28
View full details - - Unit 1 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission PF 18 1641 to allow amendments to cladding and type of fencing & removal of one rooflight
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2019-04-10
View full details - - The Lodge Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
Certificate of lawfulness for occupation of annexe as separate dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Unit 1 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
External alterations including new vehicle access, new windows, doors and external cladding to facilitate conversion of former storage building to dwellinghouse previously approved under prior approva
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - Unit 2 Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
External alterations including new windows, doors and external cladding to facilitate conversion of former storage building to dwellinghouse previously approved under prior approval application ref. n
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - Unit 1 & 2, Rectory Road, Wood Norton, Dereham, NR20 5BA
Conversion of two storage building (B8) to a 1.5 storey and a single storey detached dwelling houses (C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-08-02
View full details - - Lyng Hall Farm Lyng Hall Lane Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BJ
Non-material amendment to prior notification approval PU/15/0298 to allow for revisions to elevations and roof of rear wing
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-06-13
View full details - - Little Fields Rectory Road Wood Norton Dereham NR20 5BA
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of land as domestic curtilage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2018-06-04
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A brief summary of Wood Norton in Norfolk
Wood Norton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Norfolk, situated 6 miles east of Fakenham and 19 miles northwest of Norwich. Its strategic location makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 211 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Wood Norton covers an area of approximately 7.0 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 Wood Norton show an average sale price of £294,324, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wood Norton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wood Norton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wood Norton 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 Wood Norton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wood Norton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wood Norton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Wood Norton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wood Norton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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