Find out the difference between a major and minor development
Major developments
A major development is any application that involves:
- mineral extraction
- waste development
- the provision of 10 dwellings or more
- a site area of over 0.5 hectare and the number of dwellings is not known
- a floorspace of over 1,000sqm or a site area of one hectare
Minor developments
A minor development is anything smaller than the criteria for major developments. For example:
- the number of dwellings is between one and nine
- the floorspace is less than 1,000sqm or the site area less than one hectare
- gypsy and traveller sites - up to nine pitches
There are other types of development also classed as minor, such as:
- householder applications
- change of use
- adverts
- listed building consent
You can find out more about applications types on the Planning Portal website.
Applying for planning permission
If you're applying for a development involving mineral extraction, you'll need to apply through Norfolk County Council.
For all other applications, the simplest way to submit your application is online via the Planning Portal. You can find out more on our make a planning application page.