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Happisburgh planning approval rate

Happisburgh ward in North Norfolk has a 89.9% approval rate based on 69 planning decisions. North Norfolk overall: 94.8%.

Last updated: August 2026

89.9%
ward approval rate
69
Decisions
62
Approved
7
Refused
94.8%
North Norfolk average

Happisburgh is 4.9 percentage points below the North Norfolk average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Happisburgh compares

Happisburgh ward (69 decided)
89.9%
North Norfolk overall (2,728 decided)
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Happisburgh

Erection of dwelling for use in association with Clover Childcare Services and e · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of detached cart shed without complying with condition 2 and part of co · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of two storey side extension · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
Installation of front balcony (retrospective) · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Change of use from workshop and store (Use Class B1) to dwelling (Use Class C3) · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Approved

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