How long do planning decisions take near Woodton?

The average planning decision time near Woodton is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodton?

The most common type of planning application near Woodton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodton?

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Woodton, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodton, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Woodton

Woodton is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Bungay and 10 miles southeast of Norwich. This positioning makes it a strategic area for potential development and planning applications, catering to both local needs and those from nearby urban centres.

Population: 512 (2021) · Area: 8.8 km²

District: South Norfolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: South Norfolk 012C

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodton.

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 Woodton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Woodton.

- Four Winds Chapel Hill Woodton Norfolk NR35 2NX
Proposed single storey extensions to the front and rear of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-10-05
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A brief summary of Woodton in Norfolk

Woodton covers an area of approximately 8.8 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 Woodton show an average sale price of £286,560, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Woodton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woodton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sexton Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woodton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Woodton. The average decision time was 46 days.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodton were full planning 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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