3 Pine Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LA
Pending
PL/2026/0552/PAMA - PAMA Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Description
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) - Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA
7.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#21 of 282
Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #210 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #82 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 282
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