Unit C2 To C4 Eastern Court Ernest Gage Avenue Costessey Norfolk NR5 0JU Data via plota.co.uk

2026/3093 - Full Pending Consideration

Proposal

Refurbishment works: Partial removal of brick and blockwork wall and introduction of a curtain wall glazing system to the Western Elevation, with structural upgrade works to suit (including the addition of a new steel beam); Internal layout reconfigured with the introduction of additional internal partitions creating office/warehouse spaces; Addition of mezzanine level office spaces and associated stairs; 3no. Additional low-level non-openable windows with security bars to the southern elevation; External works to include a new carpark area (providing space for 8 vehicles), pedestrian footpath and areas of soft landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
14 Oct 2026
✓
Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 12 Dec 2026 and 2 Jan 2027, from South Norfolk Broadland's recent commercial and major works.

Comments are open until 20 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 4

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Yare Broads and Marshes
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1910 m away: A47 North Tuddenham to Easton; Inside the Norwich built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 1 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area458 m² (4,930 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 63)
UseB8 Storage or Distribution
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full
Postcode
NR5 0JU
Received
14 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Ward
Old Costessey
Parish
Costessey
Target decision
9 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Carter Design Group

Decision outlook

Day 23 of the 56-day target. South Norfolk Broadland usually decides commercial and major works by day 72.

Day 2349 days to the predicted decision (day 72)
33%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
6%go to committee

Plota live figures for commercial and major works decided by South Norfolk Broadland in the last twelve months, from validation. South Norfolk Broadland decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Nov 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15000445
Planning Portal ref
PP-15000445
Neighbours
19 Oct 2026
Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Comments by
20 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
30 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Norfolk Broadland
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#106 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.