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Bacton planning approval rate

Bacton ward in North Norfolk has a 93.0% approval rate based on 57 planning decisions. North Norfolk overall: 94.8%.

Last updated: August 2026

93.0%
ward approval rate
57
Decisions
53
Approved
4
Refused
94.8%
North Norfolk average

Bacton is broadly in line with the North Norfolk average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Bacton compares

Bacton ward (57 decided)
93.0%
North Norfolk overall (2,728 decided)
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Bacton

Change of use of attached annexe to holiday let · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of detached garage (retrospective) · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use and subdivision of part of an existing commercial unit (Use Class · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Refused
Lawful Development Certificate for replacement of window with a door in same des · Fri 03 Jul 2026
Approved
T1- Magnolia Grandiflora, in courtyard at rear of property, Reduce height, 7m to · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Approved

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