Barn South West Of Primrose Farm Bungalow Briar Lane Swainsthorpe Norfolk Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1368 - PD Change from Barn to Dwelling Refused

Proposal

Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building into a dwelling house including rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
Consultation
5 Aug 2026
Refused
12 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
PD Change from Barn to Dwelling
Postcode
NR14 8PU
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Newton Flotman
Parish
Swainsthorpe
Decision
Approval of details - Refused
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
1st Architects lse

Public comments

2comments received
2 neutral

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14871623
Neighbours
18 May 2026
Consultation
5 Aug 2026
Comments by
19 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Norfolk Broadland
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#106 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Norfolk Broadland ranks #136 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Norfolk Broadland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #71 of 296
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #136 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #161 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
137 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
33 decided
1,013
Total decisions
67 refused in the year to March 2026