WOODSAGE, 20 Bittering Street, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4EE

Pending PL/2026/0467/HOU - HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
Council
Date received
24 May 2026
Postcode
NR20 4EE
Type
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling

Description

Proposed Single Storey Extension to Side, Replacement of Flat Roof to Bathroom to Pitched Roof (including Velux to Bathroom Roof) and Porch to Front, and Velux to Front and Rear to Existing Roof Space

Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #8 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
1 decided
799
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025