1 Watermill Green, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3BW Data via plota.co.uk

Prior Approval not required PL/2026/0197/PAH - PAH Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension
Date received
24 May 2026
Postcode
IP24 3BW
Type
PAH Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension

Description

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Larger Home Extension The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1 Class A 4.8m projection, 3m height, 2.5m eaves height. Data via plota.co.uk

Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#14 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #216 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #32 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #84 of 296
54%
Minor dwellings approved
178 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
801
Total decisions
128 refused in the year to March 2026