ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Market Place, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AL Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/1245/LB - LB Listed building consent Pending Consideration

Proposal

Internal refurbishment and minor external works, including localised re-pointing of external brickwork where required, the installation of two extract fans to WCs, and the installation of an entrance threshold ramp to improve accessibility (Schedule 2) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Aug 2026
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Validated
2 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 27 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 13 Nov 2026 and 22 Nov 2026, from Breckland's recent listed building works.

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: Former Mechanics Institute
List entry 1207891 · 3 m away · 34 more listed buildings within 150 m (3 Grade II*, 31 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Thetford conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Thetford
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Scheduled monument 158 m away: Castle Hill: motte and bailey castle, Iron Age earthwork enclosure and site of Augustinian friary
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Thetford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Breckland
Application type
LB Listed building consent
Postcode
IP24 2AL
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
2 Oct 2026
Ward
Thetford Castle
Parish
Thetford
Case officer
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Target decision
27 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 35 of the 56-day target. Breckland usually decides listed building works by day 49.

Day 3521 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
44decided in the last year

Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Breckland in the last twelve months, from validation. Breckland decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
27 Nov 2026
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#14 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 out of 296. 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. View full council performance
Breckland decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #216 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #32 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #84 of 296
54%
Minor dwellings approved
178 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
801
Total decisions
128 refused in the year to March 2026