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Pending PL/2026/0630/FMAJ - FMAJ major application

Council

Breckland 8.6/10

Date received

27 Jul 2026

Postcode

NR20

Type

FMAJ major application

Description

Proposed new bark processing and storage facilities, inc welfare and office facilities, Installation of an externally located bark dryer, Installation of an 840kW biomass boiler for providing heat for the bark dryer, Weighbridge, hardstanding for the external storage and processing of bulk materials, staff car park, Lorry parking which is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and non-technical summary… Data via plota.co.uk

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Breckland

Planning Authority Score

8.6/10

Excellent

#14 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Major dwellings

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

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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