In the last 12 months, 97.2% of householder applications were approved in The Broads Authority (36 decided).
Full planning applications: 93.0% approved (43 decided).
Across all application types on record (2023-06-15–2026-06-26): 96.0% of 753 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 194 | 192 | 2 | |
| Full Planning Application | 151 | 138 | 13 | |
| Householder | 150 | 142 | 8 | |
| Approval of details reserved by cond | 80 | 80 | 0 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 45 | 42 | 3 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 44 | 44 | 0 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 28 | 25 | 3 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| Consultation - Foresty Commission | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Consultation on a Scoping Opinion | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Telecommunications | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Agricultural/Forestry Development | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Change of Use | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Nationally Signif. Infrastructure Proj. | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Marine based applications | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Scoping Opinion from Neighbouring LPA | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Screening Opinion from neighbouring LPA | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Demolition | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Electrical Installation and o/head lines | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 50 | 48 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 61 | 58 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 65 | 61 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 61 | 57 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 72 | 68 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 80 | 78 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 50 | 46 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 49 | 46 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 60 | 58 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 79 | 79 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 76 | 75 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 40 | 39 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet Ward | 109 | 103 | 6 | |
| Wroxham Ward | 82 | 81 | 1 | |
| Hoveton And Tunstead Ward | 81 | 78 | 3 | |
| Bungay And Wainford Ward | 46 | 42 | 4 | |
| Oulton Broad Ward | 41 | 41 | 0 | |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East Ward - | 40 | 38 | 2 | |
| Coltishall Ward | 34 | 34 | 0 | |
| Fleggburgh Ward | 32 | 31 | 1 | |
| Beccles And Worlingham Ward | 30 | 28 | 2 | |
| West Flegg Ward | 29 | 27 | 2 | |
| Blofield And South Walsham | 21 | 19 | 2 | |
| Stalham Ward | 21 | 21 | 0 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.