What percentage of planning applications does South Norfolk approve?

South Norfolk approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 7,160 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has South Norfolk decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,160 planning decisions published by South Norfolk.

What is the refusal rate for South Norfolk planning applications?

South Norfolk refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in South Norfolk?

The average planning application in South Norfolk takes 10.8 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 7,052 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how South Norfolk compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in South Norfolk

Name: South Norfolk Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.

7,160Decisions

95%Approved

348Refused

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Recent planning decisions in South Norfolk

2 days ago

Details of conditions 3 (window details) and 4 (brick details) of existing appli

2026/1879 · Great Witchingham

Approved

2 days ago

Proposed first floor rear extension.

2026/1365 · Bunwell

Approved

2 days ago

Replacement windows and re-render

2026/0426 · Beck Vale, Dickleburgh And Scole

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey rear extension with associated raised decking.

2026/1855 · Plumstead

Approved

3 days ago

Replacement windows and doors

2026/1844 · Hempnall

Approved

3 days ago

Proposed first floor rear extension

2026/1783 · Hellesdon South East

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey rear extension, internal alterations and replacement roof to front

2026/1822 · Old Catton And Sprowston West

Approved

3 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension - 4m x 6m

2026/1548 · Hellesdon North West

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 7,160 planning decisions made by South Norfolk from January 2020 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 South Norfolk planning approval rates page.

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