Search Breckland District Council planning applications

Search current and historic planning applications published by Breckland District Council - 351 applications in the last 90 days across 77 towns and areas and 14 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Breckland District Council decided 801 planning applications and approved 84%; 81% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Pending Consideration PL/2026/1277/HOU

39 Heath Road, Hockering, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JA

Single storey rear flat roof extension to dwelling - Schedule 1

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
2 days ago Pending Consideration PL/2026/1346/TCA

HOLLY COURT Surrogate Street, Attleborough, Norfolk

Pine - Fell

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
2 days ago Pending Consideration PL/2026/1262/CLOPUD

ST SWITHINS Lexham Road, Litcham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2QQ

Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Use for Installation of replacement windows and doors

CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed) Breckland
2 days ago Pending Consideration PL/2026/1342/TCA

NELSON HOUSE West Church Street, Kenninghall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EN

Fell large copper beech in front garden - fungus has appeared around base of the trunk.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
2 days ago Pending Consideration PL/2026/1343/UU

Land West of Octagon Farm Bungay Bixley

Temporary Credits Unilaterial undertaking to provide nutrient credits under the Norfolk Strategic Septic Tank Upgrade scheme relating to Land at West ...

UU - Unilateral Undertaking Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1250/HOU

AVALON Cyprus Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2EF

Widening of the front door from single opening to a wider opening with 2 full height 30cm windows either side. Current door opening 91cm x 210cm. Prop...

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1268/VAR

PRIMROSE COTTAGE The Common, Gateley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5EG

Variation of condition no. 2 on planning permission 3PL/2023/0764/VAR - Revised design for the garage and stable block to better suit the site profile...

VAR Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1335/TCA

Pike Lane Carpark Pike Lane Carpark, Thetford, IP24 2DH

T1488, T1492, T1494, T1495 -pruning/crown lift over parking and footpaths to 1 Narrow Leaved Ash and 3 Ash trees.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1336/TCA

Castle Park Castle Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2ER

T512 - Mature Oak - Remove split hazard beam.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1337/TCA

Castle Park, Castle Street, Thetford, Norfolk

T1257- Mature common Alder - fell tree. T1317- Mature small leaved lime - fell tree.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1338/TCA

THE OLD HARNESS MAKER The Street, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4RT

1 - Ash - remove this mature double-stemmed ash tree, which is approximately 40 ft in height. 2 - Goat Willow - prune this tree. 3 - Oak - undertake a...

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
4 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1334/TCA

PRETORIA COTTAGE, 28 - 30 Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX

1) Copper Beech - crown reduction by 2m (approx 20m to 18m) plus crown lifting by up to 5m 2) American Box Elder crown reduction by 1.5 m (approx 10m ...

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
3 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1333/TRE

CYNCOED Mill Road, Foxley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4QU

Ash (T1) - fell due to large limb shedding.

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1315/HOU

FORTUNES WELL, 25 Holt Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5JA

Erection of hipped roof single storey front extension, internal alterations/re-modelling, replacement roofing materials, render external walls, solar ...

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1330/TCA

POINT HOUSE, 25 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HP

Reduce the top of the crown of both false acacia trees by up to 5m & raise the crown roadside & reduce the overhang house side up to 2m

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1332/TCA

Thetford Opposite Nuns Bridges Road Carpark, Thetford, IP24 3EF

T1254 - Black Poplar - reduce height and extent by 10m. T1314 - Grey Poplar - Static Load Test to help inform structural stability due to decay fungi ...

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1267/HOU

OAKMEAD Chapel Road, Foxley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4QS

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension and open front porch

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1325/TCA

PEARTREE COTTAGE The Street, South Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LH

1. Ash - Crown thin by approx. 1/3rd height and radius to match. 2. Robinia - Crown thin by approx. 1/3rd height and radius to match. 3. Walnut - Crow...

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1326/TRE

NEATHERD HIGH SCHOOL Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3AX

T1 Beech - meripilus present around base to fell T2 Beech - on the edge of the playing field to fell

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1327/TCA

STOW HOUSE Booseys Walk, New Buckenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2AE

T1 Yew Tree - crown reduction of 2m top and 1.5m side.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1257/FMIN

ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERIES Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS

Permanent retention of two single storey Portakabin buildings to continue to be used as consultation and office facilities (Retrospective) (Schedule 1...

FMIN minor application Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1312/HOU

69 The Street, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LU

Erection of single storey pitched roof side/rear extension, and erection of pitched roof triple bay detached garage building. (Schedule 1)

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1318/FMIN

32 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QH

Proposed change of the use of the existing second-floor residential flat from Class C3 to Class E office use. (Schedule 1)

FMIN minor application Breckland
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1316/POWA

Land Off Shipdham Road / Westfield Road Shipdham Lane, Dereham

Application for Approval of Affordable Housing Scheme pursuant to paragraph 1.1 of Schedule 2 Part 1 of the Agreement dated 07.03.2024, attached to pe...

POWA - Planning Obligation Written Agreements Breckland
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1320/TCA

2 Church Street, Litcham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS

Prune overhanging branches over Front Street and lift the crown of the adjacent conifer

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1321/TCA

CROMWELL COTTAGE, 17 White Cross Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QY

Sycamore Tree - 12m overall reduction

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1323/TCA

WHITE HOUSE The Green, Weasenham St Peter, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2TD

False acacia - to be felled and removed due to open decay at the base

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1317/HOU

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE School Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4HJ

Demolition of the rear porch, conservatory and lean-to extension and construction of a single-storey rear extension. (Schedule 1)

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1309/PIP

Former Middle Harling Riding School West Harling Road, Harling, Harling, NR16 2SQ

Demolition of existing storage units and erection of 4 no. new self build dwellings

PIP Application for permission in principle Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1293/HOU

12 Rowan Drive, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3TY

Demolition of existing conservatory, and erection of proposed single storey rear extension, & proposed front porch

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1303/TCA

11 Church Street, Litcham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS

T1 - weeping willow pollard specimen at 6m to reduce threat of limb cast and or windthrow

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1306/TCA

OLD POST OFFICE, Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2AP

Felling of one twin-stemmed Sycamore tree.

TCA Application for trees in a conservation area Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1035/FMIN

The Dower House Caravan And Leisure Park, Harling, NR16 2SE

Proposed consent from 10 x tent/camping pitches to 10 x seasonal touring caravan pitches. The existing consent 3PL/2024/0373/F granted, permits 115 te...

FMIN minor application Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1286/HOU

OAKRIDGE, 26 Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5HD

Removal of the existing rear extension and erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension, together with minor alterations and modifications t...

HOU Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Breckland
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1134/VAR

Land Adj Talbot House London Street, Whissonsett, Norfolk, NR20 5ST

Application to vary Conditions 5, 6, 7 and 8 of PP 3PL/2019/1416/D to remove the pre-occupation and pre-commencement triggers and allow the requiremen...

VAR Application for removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission Breckland
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1194/FMIN

Land To Rear Of 13 And 17, The Green, North Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2NF

Erection of single storey dwelling and garage. Upgrade and improvement to existing access

FMIN minor application Breckland
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1329/OMAJ

Land West Of Thetford Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6BA

Outline planning permission for residential development of up to 140 dwellings including open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure and wor...

OMAJ Outline application major Breckland
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1235/OMAJ

Land Northeast Of Fakenham Road, Beetley, NR20 4BT

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 16 dwellings, landscaping and all associated infrastruc...

OMAJ Outline application major Breckland
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1280/PAH

11 Crown Way, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EY

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Larger Home Extension The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Developm...

PAH Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension Breckland
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1291/TRE

CEMETERY London Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3BE

T8 Ref 1988 No.37 - Reduction of stem to 3m. Reduction of retained stem.

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1308/PAR

PARK HOUSE The Street, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8BD

Prior Approval Notification of change of use of agricultural building to a flexible commercial use under Class R, Part 3, Schedule 2, of the Town and ...

PAR Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible use within shops, financial and professional services, restaurants and cafes, business, storage or distribution, hotels or assembly and leisure Breckland
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1324/DCA

Land Off Heath Road, North Of Snetterton Motor Circuit, Snetterton, Norfolk

Discharge of conditions 25 and 26 on pp 3PL/2024/0701/H (Schedule 1)

DCA Approval of details reserved by condition Breckland
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1289/TRE

THE ROOKERY Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2PG

T9 - remove a low limb from the tree at the trunk. The limb projects out and rises from about 2 metres above ground level.

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1290/TRE

THE OLD RECTORY Sporle Road, Little Dunham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DE

Boundary 1 - northern boundary - move the fenceline slightly away from existing fence (between 1m and 2m) and cut back overhanging and low branches in...

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1274/NMA

DEVELOPMENT SITE 604103 281551 Church Road, South Lopham, Norfolk

Non-material amendment to planning permission PL/2024/1145/VAR - change from two single accesses to one double width access

NMA Non-material amendment of an existing planning permission Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1285/TRE

WAR MEMORIAL Church Close, Shipdham, Norfolk

T13 - Cherry - H 9m - remove tree and plant suitable replacement T14 - Birch - H 16m - remove dead wood

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1287/TRE

23A Church Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DN

T2 Sycamore - H 20m W 10m. Raise lowest branches to 3.25m. Car park side of canopy reduce by up to 2.25m. Clean out flats side of canopy of suppressed...

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1165/LB

4 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AB

Conversion of old bank and associated offices to 6 flats and a retail outlet/cafe/restaurant

LB Listed building consent Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1176/FMIN

4 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AB

Conversion of old bank and associated offices to 6 flats and a retail outlet/cafe/restaurant

FMIN minor application Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1279/TRE

RECREATION GROUND Mill Road, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LU

T4 - Beech - H 18m - Remove Deadwood of 30mm and greaterT6 - Sycamore - H 16m - Remove Deadwood from crown and decompact soil around baseT8 - Sycamore...

TRE Works to protected trees Breckland
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Plota holds 2,086 current planning applications from Breckland District Council, received since 2 May 2019, 351 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 21,483 earlier applications from Breckland District Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at publicportal.breckland.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 8 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

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