Wymondham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wymondham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
About Wymondham
Wymondham is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in South Norfolk, England, situated on the River Tiffey, approximately 12 miles southwest of Norwich and conveniently off the A11 road to London. One of Norfolk's largest parishes, Wymondham encompasses rural areas and nearby hamlets such as Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row, and Wattlefield. With a population of 14,405 as of 2011, of which 13,587 reside in the town, Wymondham offers a blend of urban and rural living, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 17,498 (2021) · Area: 44.3 km²
District: South Norfolk
Website: http://www.wymondham-norfolk.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,988 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 005A
Crime Statistics
78 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 32
- anti-social-behaviour: 12
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- other-crime: 5
- other-theft: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- shoplifting: 4
- robbery: 3
- drugs: 2
- public-order: 2
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wymondham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wymondham.
- 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 Wymondham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Wymondham.
- - Wymondham Bapist Church Queen Street Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0AY
Non-material amendment to 2022/2019 - Revised cladding specification at proposed west elevation and north/south returns
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Morrisons Postmill Close Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0NL
Removal of the existing EV chargers and creation of an EV charging zone, sub-station enclosure, LV panel and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Wymondham High Academy Folly Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0QT
Discharge of condition 23 (Arboricultural Method Statement including a Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission FUL/2025/0004 - - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Wymondham High Academy Folly Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0QT
Discharge of condition 19 (fire hydrant) of planning permission FUL/2025/0004 - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL DIS/2025/0044
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 8 Bridewell Street Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0AR
Replacement of warped front door - like for like
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Queens Head 2 Bridewell Street Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0AR
Restoration work to the front elevation of the Queens Head
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 53 Rothbury Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0PD
Demolition of existing single storey front porch and erection of single storey front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-08-03
View full details - - 14 Burroughs Way Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0WE
Rebuild of double garage as a habitable extension including link to the main house and roof terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-09-17
View full details - - 10 Back Lane Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0QB
T1 - Eucalyptus. Reduce height by 15 feet leaving 25 feet. Reduce overall crown width by 4-6 feet (crown width is currently uneven) leaving 15 feet
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2023-04-29
View full details - - 23 Browick Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0QN
Replace existing porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Wymondham in Norfolk
Wymondham is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in South Norfolk, England, situated on the River Tiffey, approximately 12 miles southwest of Norwich and conveniently off the A11 road to London. One of Norfolk's largest parishes, Wymondham encompasses rural areas and nearby hamlets such as Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row, and Wattlefield. With a population of 14,405 as of 2011, of which 13,587 reside in the town, Wymondham offers a blend of urban and rural living, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 17,498 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Wymondham covers an area of approximately 44.3 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 Wymondham show an average sale price of £293,988, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wymondham area recorded 78 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wymondham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wymondham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wymondham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wymondham-norfolk.co.uk/. 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 Wymondham
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wymondham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wymondham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wymondham were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kidd's Moor planning applications
- Silfield planning applications
- Suton planning applications
- Wattlefield planning applications
- Wramplingham planning applications
- Carleton Forehoe planning applications
- Crownthorpe planning applications
- Spooner Row planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.