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The Broads Authority planning applications

1,260 applications. 99% approved. 43 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,260 planning applications from The Broads Authority. 249 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 99% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

249
Decided 12 months to September 2026
285
New applications 12 months to September 2026
29
Awaiting decision

The Broads Authority takes a median of 44 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • BA/2026/0256/TCAA Status unknown

    Manor Bungalow Staithe Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5AB

    T1: Beech - fell

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • BA/2026/0255/TCAA Awaiting decision

    Laurel 15 Hartwell Road Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8TL

    T1: Red Oak - remove to ground level.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • BA/2026/0249/TCAA Awaiting decision

    Manor Bungalow Staithe Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5AB

    T1: Sycamore - crown lift to 5m over the highway

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • Malthouse Cottage Broad Road Ranworth Norfolk NR13 6HS

    Details of Condition 3: materials of permission BA/2025/0414/COND

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • BA/2026/0252/SCOCON Awaiting decision

    Suffolk Water Recycling Transfer And Storage

    EIA Scoping Notification and Consultation - Suffolk Water Recycling Transfer and Storage (the Proposed Development)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • BA/2026/0248/TCAA Awaiting decision

    The Manor Staithe Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5AB

    T1: Ash - pollard to remove a dangerous branch and to balance the trunk

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • BA/2026/0246/FUL Awaiting decision

    Irstead Hall Farm St Benets Road Ludham NR29 5NU

    The erection of a covered handling area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • BA/2026/0251/TCAA Awaiting decision

    Utopia Utopia Way Mill Road Stalham Norfolk NR12 9DD

    T1: Willow - pollard. G1: Willow x4 - pollard. T2: Ash - crown reduction to height of 11m and a width of 7m

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0245/TCAA Awaiting decision

    Riverside House 65 Northgate Beccles Suffolk NR34 9AU

    T1: Willow - Crown lift to 5 meters

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0237/FUL Awaiting decision

    Agricultural Building St Benets Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5NU

    The demolition and replacement of an agricultural building used for the housing of cows

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • BA/2026/0238/TCAA Awaiting decision

    Woburn Leys Horsey Road West Somerton Somerton Norfolk NR29 4AB

    T1: Silver Birch (dead) - fell and replace

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0232/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Langton 100 Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF

    Replacement of 160m of timber quay heading, with 26m of steel to river frontage, and 134m of plastic within the lagoon. Install 26no. bottom driven case piles to accept a new steel ring beam.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0231/CPLUD Awaiting decision

    Worlingham Marshes Beccles

    The proposed work involves the maintenance and repair of existing watercourses, installation of water control structures and bunds within the existing watercourses to introduce variable water levels within the drainage works (marsh) to enable higher internal marsh water levels whilst maintaining low level routes for through conveyance from the railway culverts to the IDB pumping station. As part of the scheme some scrapes will be created from the edge of internal marsh drains to provide material for the bunds, create additional habitat and provide capacity to attenuate water flows to the existing drainage pump during periods of heavy rainfall.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0230/FUL Awaiting decision

    Worlingham Marshes Nature Reserve Marsh Lane Worlingham Beccles NR34 7PF

    The installation of two viewpoint structures overlooking Worlingham Marshes Nature Reserve constructed in timber. The structures comprise of a decking platform with balustrade and a bench seat.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • Land North Of Beccles Road Carlton Colville Suffolk

    EIA Screening Opinion - Outline planning application for up to 500 dwellings on land to the north of Beccles Road, Carlton Colville

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0225/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    1 Mill Hill Cottages Mill Hill Bramerton Norfolk NR14 7EN

    Raising of ground level, installation of walls and fencing, raised patio area, landscaping and erection of shed PART RETROSPECTIVE

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0221/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Cold Harbour Road Irstead Hall Farms Ludham NR29 5NT

    The demolition and replacement of an agricultural building used for the housing of cows

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • Mill Reach Staithe Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EU

    G1: Leylandii x4 - reduction from approximately 12 feet tall to 3 foot tall stumps

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026
  • Carrow Works King Street Norwich Norfolk

    EIA Scoping Opinion request for demolition and clearance of existing buildings, structures and hardstanding including the removal of below-ground structures, floor slabs, foundations, services and other subsurface obstructions; ground investigation, site preparation, earthworks and remediation; archaeological evaluation, investigation and recording; and associated works.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026
  • The Old House Broad Road Ranworth Norfolk NR13 6HS

    Details of Condition 4: orangery joinery scale drawings of permission BA/2024/0355/HOUSEH

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026
  • The Pines Horsefen Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5QG

    T5: Oak - dismantle and fell to ground level due to lifted root plate

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026
  • Pleasure Boat Inn Staithe Road Hickling Norfolk NR12 0YW

    Details of Condition 3: details and specifications of plastic piling, and 4: pollution prevention plan of permission BA/2025/0158/FUL

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026
  • BA/2026/0208/FUL Awaiting decision

    Bridge Stores Main Road A1064 Acle Bridge Fleggburgh Norfolk NR13 3AT

    The demolition and reconstruction of the existing chalet building, raised up above the flood level. New windows added and existing doors and windows replaced. New external ramps and steps for access.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • Laurel 15 Hartwell Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8TL

    T1: Red Oak - (PROPOSAL AMENDED) remove the limb overhanging the aerial. T2: Lime - (PROPOSAL AMENDED) 30% crown thin and crown raise to 3.5-4m to remove basal growth. T3: Lime - Re-pollard at 3m- 3.5m where previous pollard points can be seen. Bringing the height from 17m to 3-3.5m. T4: Horse Chestnut - Remove. T5: Lawson Cypress group - reduce the branches overhanging the boundary line/garage by upto 1.5m (where growth points allow). Bringing the crown spreads from 4-4.5m to 2.5-3m.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026
  • Fenside Horsefen Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5QG

    G1: Hornbeams - fell. G2: White Willows - pollard. T1: Ash - remove.

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026
  • 38 Riverside Estate Brundall Norwich Norfolk NR13 5PU

    Replace timber windows with uPVC casement windows

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0201/AGR Withdrawn

    Woodland Known As Mautby Lakes To East And West Of Mautby Lane Mautby

    Proposed upgrades to track for forestry operational needs

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026
  • Malthouse Cottage Broad Road Ranworth Norwich Norfolk NR13 6HS

    Add solar panels to rear and side elevations, stone cills to front elevation, change to window and door styles and approved enclosed lobby change to open port, non-material amendment to permission BA/2023/0390/HOUSEH

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0198/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Marsh House Hall Road Barton Turf Norfolk NR12 8AR

    Enlargement of dock and replacement of quay heading to mooring facility

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026
  • Manor House Tunstall Road Halvergate Norfolk NR13 3FD

    T1: Oak - re-pollard to previous cuts, reducing the crown by 3-4m (current height 9m). Reduce branches overhanging livery yard on western aspect back to within 0.5m of wall. T2: Horse Chestnut - re-pollard to previous cuts reducing the crown by 4-5m (current height 10m)

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation and construction of section of access roadway, BA/2023/0075/FUL & BA/2026/0073/APPCON

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • The Old Boat Yard Hall Road Barton Turf Norfolk NR12 8AR

    T1: Alder - remove; T2: Beech - remove; T3: Sycamore - remove; T4: Birch - remove; T5: Birch - remove; T6: Alder - remove; T7: Alder - remove; T8: Ash - remove; T9: Cherry - remove; T10: Sycamore - remove; T11: Alder - remove.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0191/ADV Awaiting decision

    Broads Authority Information Centre Station Road Hoveton Norfolk NR12 8UR

    55" Outdoor PCAP Freestanding Multi Touch screen digital poster

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • BA/2026/0190/COND Awaiting decision

    Waters Edge Ferry View Estate Horning Norfolk NR12 8PT

    Building built slightly differently to approved plans, variation of Condition 2 of permission BA/2023/0262/FUL

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation works, laying of foundations and concrete slab, and drainage works for Lodge 7. BA/2023/0074/FUL

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • BA/2026/0186/LBC Awaiting decision

    Farmhouse Common Farm Silver Street Fleggburgh Norfolk NR29 3DB

    Application for new/repaired roof structure

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • Broadlands Residential Home Borrow Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PW

    Amendment to reduce the scope of external terracing works. The amendment includes for the retention of the existing terrace and steps including balustrading other than where identified. It outlines new line of terrace south of dining room extension and includes earth bank and reduced retaining wall works, along with replacement of timber railing for previously consented metal design to steps, ramp and new north-south wall only, non-material amendment to previous permission BA/2025/0075/COND.

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026
  • Land To The South Of Griffin Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norwich

    Details of Conditions 3: Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and 4: 10-year Habitat Management Plan of permission BA/2023/0304/FUL

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0188/TEL Awaiting decision

    Ivy House Farm Ivy Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HY

    Regulation 5 Notice to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus on land at Ivy House Farm, Lowestoft

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation works, laying of foundations and concrete slab and drainage works for Chalets 5 and 6 constitute a lawful commencement of permission BA/2023/0076/FUL for the siting of seven twin unit chalets (fourteen chalets) and associated parking spaces. Construction of new access road adjacent to the north western boundary, to create one-way access arrangement. Extension and reconfiguration of existing car parking areas serving the River Centre and Marinas. Erection of new shower/toilet facilities. Removal of existing storage building and shower/toilet facilities at Waveney River Centre Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • BA/2026/0185/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Meadow Cottage Shoals Road Irstead Norfolk NR12 8XR

    Proposed single storey extension

    Submitted 12 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0182/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Staithe House The Staithe Stalham Norfolk NR12 9BY

    Proposed Cart Lodge

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026
  • The Boathouse Plot K Bureside Estate Crabbetts Marsh Horning Norfolk NR12 8JP

    Removal of timber hinged boatshed doors and replace with electric roller shutter door, satin black in colour. Removal of timber balustrade and replace with safety glass in satin black frame.

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026
  • Bells Grove 4 White Lion Road Coltishall Norfolk NR12 7AR

    T1: Red Oak - fell to ground level due to Honey Fungus. T2: Larch - crown raise by removing 2 lowest branches growing towards house to reduce impact and shading. G3: Western Red Cedar - remove 2 trees to ground level in order to benefit neighbouring Acer and to reduce impact on garden

    Submitted 6 Jul 2026
  • BA/2026/0177/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Dutch Cottage Ferry Road Horning Norfolk NR12 8PS

    Proposed single storey side extension

    Submitted 3 Jul 2026
  • Pump House Yarmouth Road Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk

    T1: Cherry - Crown raise to approximately 6m, creating at least 2m clearance between the tree branches and the equipment. T2: Pine - Crown raise to approximately 6m, creating at least 2m clearance between the tree branches and the equipment.

    Submitted 29 Jun 2026
  • BA/2026/0173/HOUSEH Awaiting decision

    Homestead Falcon Lane Ditchingham Norfolk NR35 2JG

    To extensively renovate and extend the bungalow

    Submitted 29 Jun 2026
  • Marsh Farm Cottage Sandy Lane Bradwell Norfolk NR31 9EA

    Removal of existing barn and amendments to approved plans, variation of condition 2 of permission BA/2024/0215/HOUSEH

    Submitted 26 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • Birchwood 100A Lower Street Horning Norfolk NR12 8PF

    T1: Ash - fell. T2: Ash - crown raise (lowest point of the leaves) to 7m

    Submitted 25 Jun 2026
  • BA/2026/0166/FUL Withdrawn

    Church Farm Church Road Burgh Castle Norfolk NR31 9QG

    Replace existing barn with 1no. self-build dwelling

    Submitted 24 Jun 2026 Full applications

Older applications, page 2 of 26

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • Land North Of Beccles Road Carlton Colville Suffolk

    EIA Screening Opinion - Outline planning application for up to 500 dwellings on land to the north of Beccles Road, Carlton Colville

    Decided 11 Sep 2026
  • BA/2026/0166/FUL Withdrawn

    Church Farm Church Road Burgh Castle Norfolk NR31 9QG

    Replace existing barn with 1no. self-build dwelling

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • Manor Farm Mill Road Stokesby With Herringby Norfolk NR29 3EY

    Installation of ground mounted solar panels.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • The Pines Horsefen Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5QG

    T5: Oak - dismantle and fell to ground level due to lifted root plate

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • Laurel 15 Hartwell Road Wroxham Norwich Norfolk NR12 8TL

    T1: Red Oak - (PROPOSAL AMENDED) remove the limb overhanging the aerial. T2: Lime - (PROPOSAL AMENDED) 30% crown thin and crown raise to 3.5-4m to remove basal growth. T3: Lime - Re-pollard at 3m- 3.5m where previous pollard points can be seen. Bringing the height from 17m to 3-3.5m. T4: Horse Chestnut - Remove. T5: Lawson Cypress group - reduce the branches overhanging the boundary line/garage by upto 1.5m (where growth points allow). Bringing the crown spreads from 4-4.5m to 2.5-3m.

    Decided 4 Sep 2026
  • Malthouse Cottage Broad Road Ranworth Norwich Norfolk NR13 6HS

    Add solar panels to rear and side elevations, stone cills to front elevation, change to window and door styles and approved enclosed lobby change to open port, non-material amendment to permission BA/2023/0390/HOUSEH

    Decided 4 Sep 2026
  • 38 Riverside Estate Brundall Norwich Norfolk NR13 5PU

    Replace timber windows with uPVC casement windows

    Decided 4 Sep 2026
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation works, laying of foundations and concrete slab and drainage works for Chalets 5 and 6 constitute a lawful commencement of permission BA/2023/0076/FUL for the siting of seven twin unit chalets (fourteen chalets) and associated parking spaces. Construction of new access road adjacent to the north western boundary, to create one-way access arrangement. Extension and reconfiguration of existing car parking areas serving the River Centre and Marinas. Erection of new shower/toilet facilities. Removal of existing storage building and shower/toilet facilities at Waveney River Centre Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Decided 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation works, laying of foundations and concrete slab, and drainage works for Lodge 7. BA/2023/0074/FUL

    Decided 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • Waveney Inn And River Centre Staithe Road Burgh St Peter Norfolk NR34 0DE

    Lawful Development Certificate for excavation and construction of section of access roadway, BA/2023/0075/FUL & BA/2026/0073/APPCON

    Decided 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development

The full record

Decisions between 2015 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,171 decisions from The Broads Authority between 2015 and 2026, part of 1,260 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,026 granted against 42 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 271 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

  • Ivy Cottage Geldeston Road Ellingham Norfolk NR34 0HS

    Removal of concrete sectional garage, wood store and replace with brick and tile garage and greenhouse in same location

    Decided 2 Mar 2015 Householder
  • Mashobra Irstead Road Neatishead Norfolk NR12 8BJ

    T1: Alder-reduce by 7m. T1-T3: Alder-trim side growth over staithe by 3m.

    Decided 13 Mar 2017 Trees
  • Land At Riverside Martham Norfolk NR29 4RG

    Erection of two additional telegraph poles for broadband on behalf of BT

    Decided 17 Oct 2019 Telecoms
  • The Harbour 74 Riverside Repps With Bastwick Norfolk NR29 5JX

    Change of roof material from slate to metal standing seam. Change window profile, material and colour. Non-material amendment to BA/2018/0250/HOUSEH

    Decided 4 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • Mallards Beech Road Wroxham Norwich NR12 8TP

    T1: Willow - fell

    Decided 8 Nov 2019 Trees
  • Mould Shop Riverside Brundall Norwich NR13 5JX

    Demolition of the old mould shop

    Decided 11 Nov 2019 Other
  • Home Port 6 Anchor Street Coltishall Norwich Norfolk NR12 7AQ

    Change solid gable above french doors to apex dormer to be changed to glass, non-material amendment to BA/2019/0147/HOUSEH

    Decided 14 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • Mooringside House The Rhond Hoveton Norfolk NR12 8UE

    Change approved plans to alter the east elevation of the first floor, non-material amendment to planning permission BA/2018/0374/FUL

    Decided 20 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • Granary House Staithe Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EU

    T1: Ash - Crown reduction/re-pollard from 12m to 8m. T2: Poplar - Reduce limbs over shed to 5m. T3: Hazel - Crown reduction from 4m to 2m.

    Decided 20 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 4 Maltsters Way Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PQ

    Lawful Development Certificate for the replacement of white upvc windows, 1.8m patio doors and front door with anthracite grey upvc windows, 2.8m bi-fold doors, and front door.

    Decided 22 Nov 2019 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 158 63%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 44 18%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 47 19%

Planning agents in The Broads Authority

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Target Trees limited 92% granted overall 35
  2. Paul Robinson Partnership (UK) LLP 95% granted overall 14
  3. Hale-Sutton Architects 93% granted overall 13
  4. Anglia Design LLP 93% granted overall 12
  5. Crown Tree Services 99% granted overall 10
  6. Brown&Co LLP 89% granted overall 10
  7. Principle Planning Ltd 96% granted overall 9
  8. Broadland Architectural 97% granted overall 9

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Common questions

How many planning applications does The Broads Authority decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, The Broads Authority decided 249 planning applications. 99% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in The Broads Authority?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 43 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many The Broads Authority decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 249 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 63% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has The Broads Authority decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1171 decisions from The Broads Authority between 2015 and 2026, out of 1,260 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in The Broads Authority?

October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 44 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.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on The Broads Authority's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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The Broads Authority: 1,260 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 249 decided, 99% approved, median 43 days to a decision. 285 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2015 and 2026: 1,171 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.