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 6,400 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?

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Recent planning decisions in Norwich

3 days ago

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 3no. affordable dwellings.

24/01074/F · Crome

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey rear extension. The extension extends 4.60m beyond the rear wall o

26/00861/PDE · University

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey front extension.

26/00821/F · Eaton

Approved

4 days ago

Rear dormer extension.

26/00787/F · Town Close

Approved

4 days ago

Replacement of existing ground and first floor extension with a new ground and f

26/00561/F · Town Close

Approved

5 days ago

Demolition of 7 out of 9 garages.

26/00822/DEM · Thorpe Hamlet

Approved

5 days ago

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed: Conversion of the

26/00811/CLP · Nelson

Approved

5 days ago

Single storey rear extension, provision of new side access.

26/00788/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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