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Norwich planning applications

613 applications. 98% approved. 52 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 613 planning applications from Norwich. 126 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 98% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

126
Decided 12 months to July 2026
263
New applications 12 months to July 2026
155
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/00752/TCA Awaiting decision

    468 Unthank Road Norwich NR4 7QJ

    Removal of evergreens in front garden.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00728/CLP Awaiting decision

    9 Hanbury Close Norwich NR5 8HU

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a single storey side extension to replace the existing side structure.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00726/TCA Awaiting decision

    216A Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2AH

    T902 Yew: Remove.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00725/TCA Awaiting decision

    450 Unthank Road Norwich NR4 7QJ

    Metasequoia: Fell and replant.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00727/F Awaiting decision

    49 Sandringham Road Norwich NR2 3RZ

    Partial demolition of existing and erection of new rear extension with raising of roof and new fenestration.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00729/NMA Awaiting decision

    381 Unthank Road Norwich NR4 7QG

    Amendment to planning permission 25/01225/F to change from French doors and windows to a large sliding door.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00719/TCA Awaiting decision

    Land To Rear Of 141 Newmarket Road Norwich NR4 6SY

    T1 Western red cedar: Raise crown to approx 6m and clear dead wood within canopy.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00716/F Awaiting decision

    4 Spynke Road Norwich NR3 2SE

    Renovation of fire damaged dwelling, including internal configuration alterations, rear extension, new windows, doors, fascias, soffits and rainwater goods. Rendered front elevation and render applied to existing extension and new extension walls. New timber canopy structure to front entrance.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00712/A Awaiting decision

    18 Golden Ball Street Norwich NR1 3DF

    Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00713/F Awaiting decision

    54 Constitution Hill Norwich NR3 4BT

    Front and side extensions with minor alterations to layout.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 25/00189/D Granted

    Land Off Argyle Street Norwich NR1 2DA

    Details of Condition 12: contamination and remediation of previous permission 22/00273/F.

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00516/L Granted

    Strangers Hall Charing Cross Norwich NR2 4AL

    Addition of fibre optic cable.

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00533/L Granted

    49 Elm Hill Norwich NR3 1HG

    Replacement tower roof.

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00548/L Granted

    2 Town Close Road Norwich NR2 2NB

    Replacement of existing rotten timber cellar window and remedial structural repairs to the cellar ceiling, including timber joists and wall plate.

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01422/L Granted

    Howard House 97 King Street Norwich NR1 1PH

    Change of use from offices to 1no. dwelling including installation of a new window grille.

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01421/F Granted

    Howard House 97 King Street Norwich NR1 1PH

    Change of use from offices to 1no. dwelling including installation of a new window grille.

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00633/TCA Granted

    86 Newmarket Road Norwich NR2 2LB

    T1 Horse Chestnut: Crown reduce to give 2-3m clearance from dwelling. T2 Horse Chestnut: Re-pollard to existing pollard points.

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/01443/PA Granted

    2 - 8 London Street Norwich NR2 1LH

    Change of use of the first and second floor from commercial use to 5no. dwellings.

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00607/TCA Decided

    Soleme Road Norwich

    Alder (T1 located outside No.5): crown reduction of the east side of the crown over the property and garden from 4m to 2m from the east stem. Along with crown raise to 5.1m over the highway.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 25/01440/PA Granted

    12 London Street Norwich NR2 1LF

    Change of use of the first and second floor from commercial use to 2no. 2 bedroom flats.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Prior approval

The full record

Decisions between 2018 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 458 decisions from Norwich between 2018 and 2026, part of 613 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 320 granted against 15 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 245 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 18/00745/TCA Decided

    16 Christchurch Road Norwich NR2 2AE

    T1 - Holly: height and crown reduction of 1m; T2 - Birch: height and crown reduction of 2m; T3 - Prunus: fell and T4 - Prunus: fell. (T3 & T4 to be replaced with 2No. fruit trees)

    Decided 30 May 2018 Trees
  • 18/00748/TCA Decided

    216A Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2AH

    T1 - Holm Oak: remove and; T2 - Holly: remove.

    Decided 30 May 2018 Trees
  • 18/00740/NMA Granted

    81 Rose Lane Norwich NR1 1DJ

    Non-material amendment of previous permission 17/01602/F to allow extension of rooftop guardrail.

    Decided 31 May 2018 Amendments
  • 18/00660/VC Granted

    39 Constable Road Norwich NR4 6RW

    Variation of Condition 3: materials and colour of real timber vertical boarding of previous permission 17/02026/F to allow an alternative material to wood.

    Decided 11 Jun 2018 Amendments
  • 18/00659/F Granted

    11 Heigham Road Norwich NR2 3AT

    Alterations to existing rear roof and elevation.

    Decided 18 Jun 2018 Full applications
  • 18/00688/F Granted

    53 Connaught Road Norwich NR2 3BP

    Conservatory to rear.

    Decided 20 Jun 2018 Full applications
  • 18/00662/F Granted

    37 Park Lane Norwich NR2 3EF

    Single storey rear extensions.

    Decided 20 Jun 2018 Full applications
  • 18/00801/TPO Granted

    Knavesmere 2B Poplar Avenue Norwich NR4 7LB

    T1 - Beech: Reduce branches overhanging adjoining property by 2.5m and crown raise to 2.5m.

    Decided 25 Jun 2018 Trees
  • 18/00799/PDE Granted

    74 Orchard Close Norwich NR7 9NZ

    Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory. The extension extends 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. The height at the highest point of the extension is 3.6m. The height at the eaves is 2.5m.

    Decided 3 Jul 2018 Prior approval
  • 18/00964/TCA Decided

    156 Newmarket Road Norwich NR4 6SE

    T1 Leylandii: Remove. T2 Robinia: Remove deadwood and reduce height from 8m to 6m.

    Decided 10 Jul 2018 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 83 66%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 24 19%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 19 15%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Norwich decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Norwich decided 126 planning applications. 98% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Norwich?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 52 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Norwich decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 126 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 66% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Norwich decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 458 decisions from Norwich between 2018 and 2026, out of 613 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Norwich?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 82 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Norwich: 613 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 126 decided, 98% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 263 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2018 and 2026: 458 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.