39 - 41 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00837/F - Full Awaiting decision
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Change of use to managers/staff accommodation, to include external alterations, new doors/windows if required. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Aug 2026
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Consultation
1 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 15 Oct 2026, from Norwich's recent extensions. Comments are open until 22 Sept 2026.

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Documents 6

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Design and access statement Design and Access Statement · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF Site & location plans Site and Other Plans · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing floor plans & elevations Composite Plans Existing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed floor plans, elevations & block plan Composite Plans Proposed · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Form · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Cil form CIL Additional Information Requirement Form · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

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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 scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 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.

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Important details

Council
Norwich
Application type
Full
Postcode
NR2 4NA
Received
25 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Wensum
Case officer
Show
Applicant
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Agent
LJA Design Limited

Decision outlook

Day 21 of the 56-day target. Norwich usually decides extensions by day 51.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
84%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
182decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 9 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15165572
Neighbours
1 Sept 2026
Consultation
1 Sept 2026
Comments by
22 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Variation of Condition 4: extension of opening hours of previous permission 22/00913/F to…
24/00932/VC
2024 Approved
Variation of Condition 4: extension of opening hours of previous permission 22/00913/F to…
24/00932/VC
2023 Refused
Variation of Condition 4: opening hours of previous permission 22/00913/F to change the o…
23/00600/VC
2023 Refused
Variation of Condition 4: opening hours of previous permission 22/00913/F to change the o…
23/00600/VC
2022
Change of use from printing services (Class E) to create additional bar area for public h…
22/00913/F
2022
Change of use from printing services (Class E) to create additional bar area for public h…
22/00913/F
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
1 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DN
Hipped roof dormer window on front elevation.
24/00935/F
2024 Approved
1 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DN
Hipped roof dormer window on front elevation.
24/00935/F
2023 Approved
50 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DW
Single storey side and rear extension and alterations.
23/00456/F
2021 Approved
1 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DN
Hipped roof dormer on the front of the house.
21/00784/F
2021 Approved
1 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DN
Hipped roof dormer on the front of the house.
21/00784/F
2020 Withdrawn
35 - 37 Adelaide Street Norwich NR2 4JD
Removal of existing garage and replacement with two storey side extension to form 2no. 1…
20/00960/F
2020 Withdrawn
35 - 37 Adelaide Street Norwich NR2 4JD
Removal of existing garage and replacement with two storey side extension to form 2no. 1…
20/00960/F
2019 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
First floor rear extension with external roof terrace and additional windows.
19/00380/F
2018 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
First floor rear extension with external roof terrace and additional windows.
18/01558/F
2018 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
First floor rear extension with external roof terrace and additional windows.
18/01558/F
2018 Approved
29 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DW
Single storey rear extension and demolition of existing single storey extensions.
18/01510/F
2018 Approved
29 Nelson Street Norwich NR2 4DW
Single storey rear extension and demolition of existing single storey extensions.
18/01510/F
2018 Approved
Streetlife 54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use from Shop (Class A1) to 1 dwelling (Class C3) together with external altera…
18/00960/PDR
2018 Approved
Streetlife 54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use from Shop (Class A1) to 1 dwelling (Class C3) together with external altera…
18/00960/PDR
2018 Refused
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
First floor extension with external alterations.
18/00771/F
2018 Refused
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
First floor extension with external alterations.
18/00771/F
2018 Refused
Streetlife 54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use from Shop (Class A1) to 1 dwelling (Class C3) together with external altera…
18/00695/PDR
2018 Refused
Streetlife 54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use from Shop (Class A1) to 1 dwelling (Class C3) together with external altera…
18/00695/PDR
2016 Approved
195 Dereham Road Norwich NR2 3TE
Rear single storey extension.
16/01446/F
2016 Approved
195 Dereham Road Norwich NR2 3TE
Rear single storey extension.
16/01446/F
2016 Refused
191 Dereham Road Norwich NR2 3TE
Alterations to garden store and change of use to ancillary living space.
16/00229/F
2016 Refused
191 Dereham Road Norwich NR2 3TE
Alterations to garden store and change of use to ancillary living space.
16/00229/F
2020 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use of ground floor to small HMO (Class C4).
20/00397/U
2020 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Change of use of ground floor to small HMO (Class C4).
20/00397/U
2019 Approved
54 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA
Details of Condition 3: external materials of previous permission 19/00380/F.
19/00946/D
Norwich
Planning Authority Score
8.6/10
Excellent
#15 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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