8 - 9 Gilchrist Close Bessemer Road Norwich NR4 6AT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00402/F - Full Approved

Proposal

Resurfacing of external area/car park. Reduction of grass verge. Installation of boundary fence. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Consultation
27 May 2026
Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Norwich
Application type
Full
Postcode
NR4 6AT
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Lakenham
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approved
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14877335
Neighbours
19 May 2026
Consultation
27 May 2026
Comments by
17 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Norwich
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#15 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Norwich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 296. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Norwich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #39 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #68 of 296
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #24 of 296
94%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
38 decided
538
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026