What's changing near NR19 2UJ
Within 2 km, around Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall in Breckland. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
62new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+6.7%like-for-like prices in Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.5%)
-5%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
27 new homes completedhouses · Jun 2025 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
16 new homes completed4 flats, 12 houses · Oct 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
14 new homes completed8 flats, 6 houses · Apr 2026 – May 2026
May 2026
1.9 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 8 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
12homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 20 m²
19since energy certificates began (2008)
1in NR19 2UJ itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
1storm overflows within 2 km
29hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
7spill events counted
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
7 planned, approved or being built and 2 running (5 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Dereham Leisure Centre, Station Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Jan 2024
1.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Station Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 320 kW
Apr 2022
1.2 km away - Battery storage
The Park Farm, Birds Corner - Battery Energy StoragePlanning application in · 800 MW
Jun 2025
5.0 km away - Solar farm
The Park Farm, Birds Corner - Battery Energy StoragePlanning application in · 50 MW
Nov 2024
5.0 km away - Solar farm
Dykewood Farm, Water End Lane - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 50 MW
Jul 2025
6.9 km away - Solar farm
Three Bridges Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Mar 2021
9.0 km away - Battery storage
Three Bridges Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Mar 2021
9.0 km away
Running nearest: Folly Lane (landfill gas, 5.1 km); Huntingfield Solar Farm (solar farm, 6.8 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Road and street works within 1 km
9 permitted works running now or planned, 6 of them major.
- Major, planned
Elvin Road, DerehamHighway repair and maintenance works · NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Major
Elvin Road, DerehamHighway repair and maintenance works · NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Major, planned
Sandy Lane, DerehamHighway repair and maintenance works · NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Major
Sandy Lane, DerehamHighway repair and maintenance works · NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Major
Norwich Street, DerehamUtility repair and maintenance works · ANGLIAN WATER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
900 m away - Major
Sandy Lane, DerehamHighway repair and maintenance works · NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
1000 m away - Minor
Littlefields, DerehamUtility asset works · BT · Temp obstruction 15 minute delay
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Minor
Quebec Road, DerehamUtility repair and maintenance works · ANGLIAN WATER · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
900 m away - Minor
Commercial Road, DerehamUtility asset works · BT · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Aug 2022
11.4 km away - Pre-application
High Grove SolarGenerating Stations · The proposals are situated within the Breckland District Council area of Norfolk, located approximately 17km west of Norwich and 1km west of Dereham. application due October 2026
12.1 km away - Examination
The Droves Solar FarmGenerating Stations · 800m north of Swaffham and 800m south west of Castle Acre, West Norfolk application due 19 November 2025
17.7 km away - Decideddecided Oct 2022
21.4 km away - Recommendation
Norwich to TilburyElectric Lines · Reinforcement of the electricity transmission network between Norwich and Tilbury Substations application due August 2025
25.8 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2024
26.1 km away
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.