West Farm Vicarage Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PE
Pending
PL/2026/0123/FMIN
Description
Retrospective application for the demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of annexe and farm office.
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#15 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 282. 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.
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Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #210 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 282
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 282
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