3 Council House, Church Road, South Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2LN

Pending PL/2026/0235/SU37 - SU37 Application under section 37 The Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017
Council
Date received
24 May 2026
Postcode
IP22 2LN
Type
SU37 Application under section 37 The Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017

Description

Electricity Act 1989 - Overhead Line (Exemption) (England & Wales) Regulations 2009 Statutory Instrument 2009 No. 640 Electricity, Paragraph 3 (1) at 3 Council House Church Road South Lopham Diss IP22 2LN

Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #8 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
1 decided
799
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025