Land To East Of Lyng Road, Hockering
Pending
PL/2026/0630/FMAJ - FMAJ major application
Description
Proposed new bark processing and storage facilities, inc welfare and office facilities, Installation of an externally located bark dryer, Installation of an 840kW biomass boiler for providing heat for the bark dryer, Weighbridge, hardstanding for the external storage and processing of bulk materials, staff car park, Lorry parking which is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and non-technical summary
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings
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.
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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