30 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Pending
PL/2026/0192/FMIN - FMIN minor application
Description
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Class C2 (for either a Children's Residential Care Home (C2) or A Supported Living Home for Adults (C2))
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Nearby new applications
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Discharge of Conditions 9, 10, 12 and 13 on PP PL/2025/1874/FMIN
3 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Proposed demolition of existing rear single storey extension and construction of...
94 Broom Hill Richmond Road, Saham Toney, Norfolk, IP25 7EX
T1: Elm tree - Reduce Crown by 3 metres from 20 meters to 17 metres. T2: Elm tr...
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Conversion of existing property in to 7 bed house in shared occupancy
2025
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Conversion of existing property in to 7 bed house in shared occupancy
2024
Land to rear of 30 Swaffham Road IP25 6LA
Erection of 1no. residential dwelling and the use of an existing cabin as ancillary annex…
2024
Land to rear of 30 Swaffham Road IP25 6LA
Erection of 1no. residential dwelling and the use of an existing cabin as ancillary annex…
2023
With conditions
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Conversion of existing two storey dwelling into 4no. self contained flats, including firs…
2023
With conditions
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Conversion of existing two storey dwelling into 4no. self contained flats, including firs…
2023
Refused
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Residential Development including means of access
2023
Refused
8 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Residential Development including means of access
2022
Withdrawn
DEVELOPMENT SITE 590793 300880 Swaffham Road, Watton, Norfolk
Residential development
2022
Withdrawn
DEVELOPMENT SITE 590793 300880 Swaffham Road, Watton, Norfolk
Residential development
2022
Approved
7 Saffron Close, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6WD
1) Ash (T5) - Fell because I have been advised it has ash dieback, presently in poor cond…
2022
Approved
7 Saffron Close, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6WD
1) Ash (T5) - Fell because I have been advised it has ash dieback, presently in poor cond…
2020
Approved
54 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Thin the two Oaks by 20% to reduce the weight of the trees. ; We would also like permissi…
2020
Approved
54 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Thin the two Oaks by 20% to reduce the weight of the trees. ; We would also like permissi…
2020
Refused
Development Of Holiday Let At 52 Swaffham Road, Watton, Norfolk,
Proposed Change of Use from Holiday Let to Residential Dwelling.
2020
Refused
Development Of Holiday Let At 52 Swaffham Road, Watton, Norfolk,
Proposed Change of Use from Holiday Let to Residential Dwelling.
2020
With conditions
13 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Proposed 1.5 storey rear extension to include demolition of existing conservatory and rep…
2020
With conditions
13 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Proposed 1.5 storey rear extension to include demolition of existing conservatory and rep…
2019
With conditions
13 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Proposed single storeyrear extension to include demolition of existing conservatory and r…
2019
With conditions
13 Swaffham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LA
Proposed single storeyrear extension to include demolition of existing conservatory and r…
2017
Approved
Land West of Saham Road Watton IP25 6LA
Modify S106 agreement on 3PL/2015/0219/F & APP/F2605/W/15/3140922 in respect of the affor…
2016
With conditions
Development at the Old Carpenters Arms Swaffham Road IP25 6LA
Residential Development for 23 dwellings with associated access roads, parking, garaging…
2016
With conditions
Development at the Old Carpenters Arms Swaffham Road IP25 6LA
Residential Development for 23 dwellings with associated access roads, parking, garaging…
2017
Approved
54 River Lodge 54 Swaffham Raod Watton Norfolk IP25 6LA
Oak (T1)-Fell to ground level and remove beech (T2)-Fell to ground level or reduce height…
2017
Approved
54 River Lodge 54 Swaffham Raod Watton Norfolk IP25 6LA
Oak (T1)-Fell to ground level and remove beech (T2)-Fell to ground level or reduce height…
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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