Hill Farm Rectory Road Topcroft Norfolk NR35 2BT Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0586 - Listed Building Approved
Extensions & alterationsSolar & renewables

Proposal

Installation of a ground source heat pump which requires changes to be made to the layout of existing single storey extension. Replacement of existing concrete pantile roof covering with clay pantiles. Removal of exterior door located in the kitchen. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Mar 2026
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Validated
17 Mar 2026
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Consultation
30 Mar 2026
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Approved
12 May 2026

Approved on 12 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 24

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision (k) Decision (K) · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated report Delegated/Committee Report (K) · 12 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 4

PDF Ecology comments Consultee Comment (D) · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Bat survey report Report (K) · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Heat pump energy certificate Correspondence (D) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Combined design and access and heritage statement Report (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF 1003 b Location plan Drawing (K) · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1006 a Existing elevations east and west Drawing (K) · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1001 b Existing and proposed elevations Drawing (K) · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1002 a Ground floor plans - existing and proposed Drawing (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1004 a Site plan Drawing (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1005 a Ground source heat pump plan Drawing (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Parish/town council Consultee Comment (D) · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment manager comment Consultee Comment (D) · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 9

PDF Pea report Report (K) · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Correspondence Correspondence (D) · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Correspondence Correspondence (D) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Heat pump data sheet Correspondence (D) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Heat pump declaration of conformity Correspondence (D) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Email with environmental protection BackGround Papers (K) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Email - environmental quality Correspondence (D) · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Press advert BackGround Papers (K) · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed roof tiles BackGround Papers (K) · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
South Norfolk Broadland
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
NR35 2BT
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Hempnall
Parish
Topcroft
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval with Conditions
Decision date
12 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14736095
Consultation
30 Mar 2026
Comments by
22 Apr 2026
Site notice
31 Mar 2026
Press notice
9 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

6 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Conservation works and minor remodelling of the Grade II listed farmhouse with energy eff…
2025/0367
2025 Approved
Conservation works and minor remodelling of the Grade II listed farmhouse with energy eff…
2025/0367
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
Hill Farm Cottage Rectory Road Topcroft Norfolk NR35 2BT
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2023/0119 - Minor changes to west elevation…
2023/1286
2023 Approved
Hill Farm Cottage Rectory Road Topcroft Norfolk NR35 2BT
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2023/0119 - Minor changes to west elevation…
2023/1286
2023 Approved
Hill Farm Cottage Rectory Road Topcroft Norfolk NR35 2BT
Erection of two-storey side and rear extension. New gable roof following removal of exist…
2023/0119
2023 Approved
Hill Farm Cottage Rectory Road Topcroft Norfolk NR35 2BT
Erection of two-storey side and rear extension. New gable roof following removal of exist…
2023/0119
South Norfolk Broadland
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#106 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings