The Bell Hotel 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB Data via plota.co.uk
Decided
26/00443/VC
Description
Variation of previous permission 05/01026/VC to extend opening hours. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
39 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Alnus glutinosa (T1-T3): reduce away from building by approx. 1-2m to appropriate growth…
2023
Approved
Alnus glutinosa (T1-T3): reduce away from building by approx. 1-2m to appropriate growth…
2019
Approved
Bay (T1): Fell and replace.
2019
Approved
Bay (T1): Fell and replace.
2017
Alterations to facilitate the change of use of existing office space to Public House (Cla…
2017
Alterations to facilitate the change of use of existing office space to Public House (Cla…
2017
Refused
Details of condition 2 (materials) and 4 (making good of damage) attached to previous per…
2017
Refused
Details of condition 2 (materials) and 4 (making good of damage) attached to previous per…
2017
Details of Condition 3: External works to beer garden, Condition 4: Landscaping, and Cond…
2017
Details of Condition 3: External works to beer garden, Condition 4: Landscaping, and Cond…
2016
Approved
Internal alterations.
2016
Approved
Change of use of upper ground floor level to public house (Class A4) and formation of out…
2016
Approved
Internal alterations.
2016
Approved
Change of use of upper ground floor level to public house (Class A4) and formation of out…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
17 White Lion Street Norwich NR2 1PX
Siting of 2no. saunas, 4no. chiller units, 12no. ice baths and associated equipment on ro…
2025
Approved
17 White Lion Street Norwich NR2 1PX
Siting of 2no. saunas, 4no. chiller units, 12no. ice baths and associated equipment on ro…
2025
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Like-for-like repair and replacement of sash window frames, sills, glass, sash cords and…
2025
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Like-for-like repair and replacement of sash window frames, sills, glass, sash cords and…
2025
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Change of use from Sui Generis (music venue) Use Class to Class E use at ground floor and…
2024
Approved
17 White Lion Street Norwich NR2 1PX
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17 White Lion Street Norwich NR2 1PX
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15 - 17 Red Lion Street Norwich NR1 3QG
Relocation of 1no. existing air conditioning unit.
2024
Approved
15 - 17 Red Lion Street Norwich NR1 3QG
Relocation of 1no. existing air conditioning unit.
2024
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Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Proposed refurbishment works to internal spaces and to external shopfront.
2024
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Proposed refurbishment works to internal spaces and to external shopfront.
2023
Refused
Number 12 12 Farmers Avenue Norwich NR1 3JX
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Number 12 12 Farmers Avenue Norwich NR1 3JX
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17 - 19 White Lion Street Norwich NR2 1PX
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2024
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Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Refurbishment works to external shopfront to replace existing Santander window vinyl, fas…
2024
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Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Display of: 2no. new non-illuminated hanging signs; 2no. new non-illuminated window vinyl…
2024
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Refurbishment works to external shopfront to replace existing Santander window vinyl, fas…
2024
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Display of: 2no. new non-illuminated hanging signs; 2no. new non-illuminated window vinyl…
2023
Approved
54 - 55 Castle Quarter Norwich NR1 3DD
Display of: 1) 1no. internally illuminated box sign; 2) 1no. internally illuminated fasci…
2019
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Display of: 1) 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs; and 2) 2 No. non-illuminated pr…
2019
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Installation of air conditioning units
2019
Approved
Santander 5 Orford Hill Norwich NR1 3QB
Installation of air conditioning units, internal alterations and new external signage.
2019
Approved
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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
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Norwich decision performance
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