What percentage of planning applications does Norwich approve?

Norwich approves approximately 92% of planning applications, based on 4,697 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Norwich decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,697 planning decisions published by Norwich.

What is the refusal rate for Norwich planning applications?

Norwich refuses approximately 8% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Norwich?

The typical planning application in Norwich takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 6,386 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Norwich compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Norwich

Name: Norwich Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from January 2018 to present.

4,697Decisions

92%Approved

362Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Norwich

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Proposed construction of rear dormer roof extension, installation of two rooflig

26/00785/F · Town Close

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension. The extension extends 4m beyond the rear wall of t

26/00831/PDE · Lakenham

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.

26/00786/F · Lakenham

Approved

6 days ago

Single storey rear extension.

26/00717/F · Sewell

Approved

1 week ago

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential children's home for t

26/00705/U · Eaton

Approved

1 week ago

Ground floor rear extension to provide open plan kitchen and living areas. First

26/00534/F · Nelson

Approved

1 week ago

Installation of 12 solar panels on the flat roof above the kitchen.

26/00796/PA · Eaton

Approved

1 week ago

Rear conservatory refurbishment with new roof and glazing.

26/00722/F · Eaton

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 4,697 planning decisions made by Norwich, from January 2018 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Norwich planning approval rates page.

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