Broadland Council approves 93.9% of planning applications, based on 6,871 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Broadland sits 5.6 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 2,088 decided applications, Broadland Council approved 93.9% of planning applications in 2025. Across 6,871 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Broadland is 93.9%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Broadland council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Broadland.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 3,056 | 170 | 3,226 | 94.7% |
| Trees | 1,458 | 146 | 1,604 | 90.9% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 836 | 11 | 847 | 98.7% |
| Other | 503 | 71 | 574 | 87.6% |
| Listed Building | 353 | 5 | 358 | 98.6% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 133 | 11 | 144 | 92.4% |
| Advertisement | 58 | 3 | 61 | 95.1% |
| Change of Use | 53 | 4 | 57 | 93.0% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham | 498 | 13 | 511 | 97.5% |
| Wroxham | 407 | 31 | 438 | 92.9% |
| Brundall | 301 | 14 | 315 | 95.6% |
| Blofield With South Walsham | 263 | 25 | 288 | 91.3% |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 238 | 16 | 254 | 93.7% |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 203 | 11 | 214 | 94.9% |
| Old Catton And Sprowston West | 196 | 11 | 207 | 94.7% |
| Sprowston East | 177 | 9 | 186 | 95.2% |
| Eynesford | 175 | 6 | 181 | 96.7% |
| Coltishall | 166 | 10 | 176 | 94.3% |
| Plumstead | 163 | 8 | 171 | 95.3% |
| Reepham | 153 | 9 | 162 | 94.4% |
| Taverham South | 141 | 21 | 162 | 87.0% |
| Hellesdon North West | 156 | 6 | 162 | 96.3% |
| Hellesdon South East | 145 | 4 | 149 | 97.3% |
| Buxton | 128 | 17 | 145 | 88.3% |
| Old Costessey | 139 | 6 | 145 | 95.9% |
| Marshes | 133 | 6 | 139 | 95.7% |
| Beck Vale, Dickleburgh And Scole | 136 | 3 | 139 | 97.8% |
| Spixworth With St Faiths | 123 | 7 | 130 | 94.6% |
| Mulbarton And Stoke Holy Cross | 116 | 10 | 126 | 92.1% |
| Sprowston Central | 114 | 11 | 125 | 91.2% |
| Horsford And Felthorpe | 116 | 4 | 120 | 96.7% |
| Hevingham | 102 | 18 | 120 | 85.0% |
| Diss And Roydon | 108 | 3 | 111 | 97.3% |
Showing top 25 of 53 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →How Broadland’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 0.4pp since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Broadland council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/1476 Coltishall | T1 Sycamore - Crown lift above roof line to give 2-3m clearance. Tip back lower | Approved |
| 2026/1524 Taverham North | First floor side extension over existing single storey garage/utility room. | Approved |
| 2026/1301 Old Catton And Sprowston West | Lawful development certificate for the proposed partial loft conversion includin | Approved |
| 2026/1215 Coltishall | Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with full width, rear flat r | Approved |
| 2026/1203 Wroxham | Demolition of the existing conservatory and WC extension. Erection of a 2 storey | Approved |
| 2026/1047 Hempnall | Proposed single storey rear extension, front first floor extension and first flo | Approved |
| 2026/0768 Aylsham | Single storey side and front extensions. | Approved |
| 2026/0807 Hingham And Deopham | Retrospective application for installation of Woodburner with roof fitted flue. | Approved |
| 2026/0705 Sprowston Central | Build a porch to front of dwelling | Approved |
| 2026/1216 Aylsham | Single-storey rear and side extensions | Approved |
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Based on 6,871 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Broadland is 93.9%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 6,871 planning decisions from Broadland council. 6,450 were approved and 421 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Broadland is 93.9%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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