Thorpe Hamlet planning approval rate
Thorpe Hamlet ward in Norwich has a 92.1% approval rate based on 1,186 planning decisions. Norwich overall: 92.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
1,186
Decisions
1,092
Approved
94
Refused
92.3%
Norwich average
Thorpe Hamlet is broadly in line with the Norwich average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Thorpe Hamlet compares
Thorpe Hamlet ward
92.1%
Norwich overall
92.3%
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Recent decisions in Thorpe Hamlet
Details of Condition 5(a): replacement concourse clock of previous consent 23/01 · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension with garage to the side. · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Proposed changes to existing roof heights. Finished roof height increased by +10 · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Replace a metal spiral staircase with a timber winding stair. Alterations to par · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Extension and change of use of an office building (Use Class E) to 3 flats (Use · Tue 18 Aug 2026
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