Hickling planning approval rate
Hickling ward in North Norfolk has a 89.5% approval rate based on 38 planning decisions. North Norfolk overall: 93.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
38
Decisions
34
Approved
4
Refused
93.8%
North Norfolk average
Hickling is 4.3 percentage points below the North Norfolk average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Hickling compares
Hickling ward
89.5%
North Norfolk overall
93.8%
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Recent decisions in Hickling
Single storey side extension, conversion of garage to annexe, erection of cartsh · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Single storey side extension, front verandah and replacement roof · Mon 13 Jul 2026
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