3 Sutherland Avenue Hellesdon Norfolk NR6 5LN Data via plota.co.uk

2026/2870 - Householder PD Prior Notification Pending Decision

Proposal

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension extending 5.0m from the rear wall of the original dwelling house, with a maximum height of 2.95m and an eaves height of 2.65m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Sept 2026
✓
Validated
21 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 14 Nov 2026, from South Norfolk Broadland's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 20 Oct 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 2

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.
Also on the record
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 6 October 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.

Building

Floor area96 m² (1,033 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2015, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Householder PD Prior Notification
Postcode
NR6 5LN
Received
18 Sept 2026
Validated
21 Sept 2026
Ward
Hellesdon South East
Parish
Hellesdon
Target decision
2 Nov 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 18 of the 56-day target. South Norfolk Broadland usually decides extensions by day 54.

Day 1838 days to the 56-day target
66%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
672decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PLAF09691
Neighbours
29 Sept 2026
Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Comments by
20 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
2 Nov 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.