Wroxham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wroxham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Wroxham
Wroxham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 6.21 square kilometres. With a population of 1,502 recorded in the 2011 Census, it sits on the south side of the River Bure, nestled between Belaugh Broad and Wroxham Broad. Approximately eight miles northeast of Norwich and accessible via the A1151 road, Wroxham is surrounded by agricultural land and wet woodlands, while also being part of the Broadland district and the Broads Authority's jurisdiction. This picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, especially in relation to residential and environmental developments.
Population: 1,731 (2021) · Area: 6.2 km²
District: Broadland
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 012A
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wroxham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wroxham.
- 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 Wroxham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Wroxham.
- - 18 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TU
T1- Magnolia - Remove and replant with another tree elsewhere in the garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Bryn House Beech Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8TP
T1: Ash - fell due to dieback and fungus
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - High House Beech Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TP
T1 & T2: Willow - re-pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 18 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TU
Single storey front and rear extension. Change to roof tile and external wall finish
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Campbell Cottage Beech Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TW
T1: Silver Birch - remove due to decline and disease. T2: Ash - remove due to die-back and decay. T3: Ash - remove due to die-back. T4: Ash - remove due to die-back and decay. T5: Ash - remove due to
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 12 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TU
T1 Conifer - Ht 3.5m - Fell, T2 Acer - ht 5m S 6m - To crown reduce by 1-1.5m reduction, T3 Cherry - ht 5m S 8m to reduce the crown by 1-1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Rivers Edge Lodge Beech Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TP
Proposed boathouse - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BROADS AUTHORITY - BA/2026/0011/HOUSEH
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 24 The Avenue Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TR
Magnolia (T1) - Reduce height from 7m to 4m and reduce sides from 6m to 4m. 2x Fir (G1) - Reduce over extended branches on house side from 5m to 4m, remove hanging branch and crown lift to 3m. Silver
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 40 Staitheway Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TH
T1: Pine (ht 19m, w 24m) - remove deadwood, crown clean damaged branches, and crown reduction of between 5m and 7m on each side of the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Hangover Beech Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TP
Proposed boathouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Holm Lea 11 Hartwell Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TL
T1: Ash? (rotten) - Dismantle down to just above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 52 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TU
T1 Birch - ht 7m W 3m - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Heronby Beech Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8TP
Proposed boat house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 55 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TT
T1 - Betula - Fell, T2 - Betula Early stage of Dying - Fell and T3 Betula Dying - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - Burewood House Beech Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8TP
T1 - T9: Willow - pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Frogmore 46 The Avenue Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TR
T1 Beech - ht 19m w 10.5m. T2 Beech - ht 24m w 10.5m - To crown reduce both trees by approx 2.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Riverside House 37 Staitheway Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TH
T1 Leylandii - To fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 42 The Avenue Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TR
T1 Holm Oak - To repollard to 0.5/1 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - 90 Charles Close Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TT
(T1) Common Beech Pollard to 0.5 to1m above where the branch unions fork at approximately 5m above ground level (T2) Purple Beech - Pollard to 0.5 to1m above where the branch unions fork at approximat
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Brynwood Beech Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TP
Replace 76m of timber quay-heading with new timber quay heading.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Wroxham in Norfolk
Wroxham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 6.21 square kilometres. With a population of 1,502 recorded in the 2011 Census, it sits on the south side of the River Bure, nestled between Belaugh Broad and Wroxham Broad. Approximately eight miles northeast of Norwich and accessible via the A1151 road, Wroxham is surrounded by agricultural land and wet woodlands, while also being part of the Broadland district and the Broads Authority's jurisdiction. This picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, especially in relation to residential and environmental developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,731 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Broadland district.
Wroxham covers an area of approximately 6.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Wroxham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wroxham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wroxham, Salhouse. 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 Wroxham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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 Wroxham
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Wroxham. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wroxham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wroxham were tree works (24), full planning applications (12), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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