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Happisburgh planning approval rate

Happisburgh ward in North Norfolk has a 90.7% approval rate based on 75 planning decisions. North Norfolk overall: 93.8%.

Last updated: September 2026

90.7%
ward approval rate
75
Decisions
68
Approved
7
Refused
93.8%
North Norfolk average

Happisburgh is 3.1 percentage points below the North Norfolk average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Happisburgh compares

Happisburgh ward (75 decided)
90.7%
North Norfolk overall (1,444 decided)
93.8%
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Recent decisions in Happisburgh

Erection of single storey side extension, demolition and rebuild of detached stu · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Approved
Single storey extension to existing dwelling and lean-to garage · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of link extension to front of the existing Class C4 building (HMO) to i · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Approved
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

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