3 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA

Pending PL/2026/0372/HOU - HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
Council
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
IP25 6LA
Type
HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling

Description

Proposed demolition of existing rear single storey extension and construction of new rear single storey extension with roof terrace, new two storey side extension and installation of PV panels.

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