Council hub · East of England
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.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
-
26/00752/TCA Awaiting decision
468 Unthank Road Norwich NR4 7QJ
Removal of evergreens in front garden.
-
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.
-
26/00726/TCA Awaiting decision
216A Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2AH
T902 Yew: Remove.
-
26/00725/TCA Awaiting decision
450 Unthank Road Norwich NR4 7QJ
Metasequoia: Fell and replant.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
26/00712/A Awaiting decision
18 Golden Ball Street Norwich NR1 3DF
Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs.
-
26/00713/F Awaiting decision
54 Constitution Hill Norwich NR3 4BT
Front and side extensions with minor alterations to layout.
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.
-
26/00516/L Granted
Strangers Hall Charing Cross Norwich NR2 4AL
Addition of fibre optic cable.
-
26/00533/L Granted
49 Elm Hill Norwich NR3 1HG
Replacement tower roof.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
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)
-
18/00748/TCA Decided
216A Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2AH
T1 - Holm Oak: remove and; T2 - Holly: remove.
-
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.
-
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.
-
18/00659/F Granted
11 Heigham Road Norwich NR2 3AT
Alterations to existing rear roof and elevation.
-
18/00688/F Granted
53 Connaught Road Norwich NR2 3BP
Conservatory to rear.
-
18/00662/F Granted
37 Park Lane Norwich NR2 3EF
Single storey rear extensions.
-
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.
-
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.
-
18/00964/TCA Decided
156 Newmarket Road Norwich NR4 6SE
T1 Leylandii: Remove. T2 Robinia: Remove deadwood and reduce height from 8m to 6m.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
-
Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 83 66%
-
8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 24 19%
-
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.