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CL/26/0228 - Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Use Refused

Proposal

Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use of land by fishermen/fisherwomen who fish from Sea Palling Beach and casual boats for fishing and recreation, including but not limited to the storage of vessels and tractors (to facilitate the launching and recovery of the fishing vessels and others), sheds to enable shelter in adverse weather conditions and any other equipment not mentioned but required to enable a reasonable living, in fishing, to be made. Additionally, the use of the area for the preparation of equipment for the purpose of commercial fishing at Sea Palling Beach and security of all associated equipment, including the storage of bait necessary for the preparation of crab / lobster pots and longlines and storage of catch prior to transportation to market within 24 hours of arrival on the site… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Consultation
17 Feb 2026
Refused
31 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 31 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Use
Postcode
NR12 0UN
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Ward
Hickling
Parish
Sea Palling and Waxham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Mar 2026
Decision
Was Not Lawful
Decision date
31 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
David Will

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14665209
Consultation
17 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Norfolk
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#125 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Norfolk ranks #175 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Norfolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #43 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #56 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #175 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #183 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
34 decided
906
Total decisions
56 refused in the year to March 2026