51 - 53 St Stephens Street Norwich NR1 3QR Data via plota.co.uk

26/00543/A Approved
ShopfrontsSigns & adverts

Proposal

Display of 1) 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs comprising LED illuminated acrylic 3d lettering and logo mounted to an aluminium fascia panel fixed to the existing shopfront; 2) 2no. internally illuminated aluminium projecting signs with acrylic panels does not exceed 450 cdm2 Lighting for both through LED modules 60w 12v LED driver and 35w, internally wired IP65 rated. All signs fit to internal time clock at the consumer unit. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Jun 2026
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Validated
10 Jul 2026
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Consultation
10 Jul 2026
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Approved
2 Sept 2026

Approved on 2 Sept 2026 · Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Documents

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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.
City Centre 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.
Air quality management area: Central Norwich AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Norwich built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Norwich
Postcode
NR1 3QR
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
2 Sept 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 54 days from validation, 5 days slower than Norwich's median of 49 for signs and adverts. Approved, as 81% of signs and adverts here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
81%approved
53decided in the last year

Plota live figures for signs and adverts decided by Norwich in the last twelve months, from validation. Norwich decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14979356
Neighbours
4 Sept 2026
Consultation
10 Jul 2026
Comments by
4 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings