Breckland planning applications

Search, track and analyse every planning application in Breckland— updated daily from the council’s own register.

Fresh — scraped in the last 48 hours·488 applications indexed·Last scrape 35h ago

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Planning performance · official MHCLG data

84.0% of applications approved

Ranks #233 of 310 UK authorities · national average 87.1% · rolling 2025 Q2 – 2026 Q1

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Decision speed (% in time), approval trends back to 1979, application-type mix and live market activity are available on paid plans.

Planning appeals · HM Planning Inspectorate

18.9% of appeals overturn this council

Ranks #9 of 315 for decisions upheld · national average 32.1% · 185 appeals decided

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Overturn rate = appeals allowed ÷ decided (lower is better). Procedure mix and the year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

Property market · HM Land Registry

£265,000 median sale price

-3.6% year on year · 1,877 sales in the last 12 months

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Area-level (the whole authority), standard sales, median not average. Breakdown by property type and the 10-year trend are available on paid plans.

Energy performance · EPC certificates

45.1% of homes rated EPC C or above

Ranks #179 of 318 most efficient · national average 46.6% · 54,421 certificates

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% rated C or above (higher is better). The A–G band distribution and year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

10 most-recent applications

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Reference	Address	Description	Type	Received
PL/2026/1101/DCA	HAUGH FARM Haugh Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk	Discharge of condition 17 on planning permission 3PL/2023/0748/F	Dischargeconditions	12 Aug 2026
PL/2026/1085/DCA	THREE BRIDGES SOLAR FARM Heath Road, Lyng, Dereham, Norfolk	Discharge of Condition 21 parts B&C on PP 3PL/2020/1134/F	Dischargeconditions	—
PL/2026/1111/TCA	Barn Cottage, 3, MEADOW LOKE The Street, Bawdeswell, Dereham, Norfolk	1 x Laurel - Removal	Treeworks	10 Aug 2026
PL/2026/1112/TRE	47 Coronation Grove, Swaffham, Norfolk	Large beech tree - Crown raise off grass area, pavement and road way.	Treeworks	10 Aug 2026

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curl -H "x-api-key: $PLANNEXUS_KEY" \
  "https://api.plannexus.io/v1/applications?\
  authority_gss=E07000143&limit=50"

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About this data

We index every application published on Breckland’s planning portal (Placehub) and refresh several times per day. The original portal:

https://publicportal.breckland.gov.uk/planning

Newest application received 12 Aug 2026.

Breckland planning FAQs

How do I search planning applications in Breckland?

This page lists the latest applications received by Breckland, updated daily. The PlanNexus dashboard and API let you search the full archive of 488 indexed applications by postcode, date, status and type — a free account includes 1,000 requests a month. The council's own portal is also linked above.

How often is Breckland planning data updated?

PlanNexus indexes Breckland's planning register several times a day. The newest application on record was received 12 Aug 2026.

What share of planning applications does Breckland approve?

84.0% of Breckland's planning applications were approved over the rolling 2025 Q2 – 2026 Q1, against a national average of 87.1% (official MHCLG figures).

How often are Breckland planning decisions overturned at appeal?

18.9% of appeals against Breckland decisions were allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, against a national average of 32.1%, across 185 decided appeals.

How do I check the planning history of a property in Breckland?

Run a free site appraisal: enter the postcode to see planning designations and nearby planning history instantly, then download a full PDF report from £25. The £99 deep report adds your registered land parcel on the map, flood zone, listed buildings and the council's track record.

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