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26/00714/F - Full
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New library, archive, entrance, cafe, gallery and associated learning and support spaces. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
17 Jul 2026
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Validated
28 Aug 2026
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Consultation
28 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 23 Oct 2026
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 19 Oct 2026, from Norwich's recent full applications. Comments are open until 23 Sept 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 77
Statements & assessments 4
Plans & drawings 66
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Locationplan
Location Plan · 17 Jul 2026
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Electrical layouts
Additional Information · 17 Jul 2026
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Mechanical layouts
Additional Information · 17 Jul 2026
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Public health layouts
Additional Information · 17 Jul 2026
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L03 existing plan
Plans Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing roof plan_rasterised
Plans Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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B1 existing plan
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L00 existing plan
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Existing se elevation - agricultural hall plain
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing ne elevation - bank plain
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing nn elevation - london st.
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Existing nw elevation - alley st.
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Existing sw elevation - castle meadow
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Demolition ne elevation - bank plain
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Demolition nn elevation - london st.
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Demolition nw elevation - alley st.
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Demolition sw elevation - castle meadow
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Demolition se elevation - agricultural hall plain
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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B1 demolition plan
Plans Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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L00 demolition plan
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L01 demolition plan
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L02 demolition plan
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L03 demolition plan
Plans Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Demolition roof plan_rasterised
Plans Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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B1 proposed plan
Plans Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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L00 proposed plan
Plans Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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L01 proposed plan
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L02 proposed plan
Plans Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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L03 proposed plan
Plans Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed roof plan_rasterised
Plans Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed section aa
Sections Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed section bb
Sections Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed section cc
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Proposed section dd
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Proposed section ee
Sections Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed section ff
Sections Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed section gg-hh
Sections Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed ne elevation - bank plain
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed nn elevation - london st.
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed nw elevation - alley st.
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed sw elevation - castle meadow
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed se elevation agricultural hall plain
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing elevation 1-25- south vestibule
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing elevation 1-50 - main hall north apse
Elevations Existing · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing elevation 1-50 - main hall east
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Existing elevation 1-50 - main hall south apse
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Existing elevation 1-50 - main hall west
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Existing elevation 1-25- north vestibule
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Proposed elevation 1-50 - main hall north apse
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed elevation 1-50 - main hall east
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Proposed elevation 1-50 - main hall south apse
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Proposed elevation 1-50 - main hall west
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Proposed elevation 1-25 - north vestibule
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed elevation 1-25 - south vestibule
Elevations Proposed · 17 Jul 2026
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1054_planning drawing issue sheet
Drawing Schedule · 17 Jul 2026
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Existing roof site plan
Site and Other Plans · 17 Jul 2026
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Proposed roof site plan
Site and Other Plans · 17 Jul 2026
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Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 4
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Footway works general arrangement
Other Plans · 17 Jul 2026
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Riba stage 3 design report for civil and structural engineering
Additional Information · 17 Jul 2026
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Mep engineering stage 3 report
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Cover letter
Covering Letter · 17 Jul 2026
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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.
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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Decision outlook
Day 15 of the 56-day target. Norwich usually decides full applications by day 52.
Day 1541 days to the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
162decided in the last year
Plota live figures for full applications decided by Norwich in the last twelve months, from validation. Norwich decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
40 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15087662
- Neighbours
- 28 Aug 2026
- Consultation
- 28 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 23 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 2 Sept 2026
- Env. assessment
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Historical activity at this location
49 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Withdrawn
Illuminated signage over Castle Meadow entrance gateway.
2025
Withdrawn
Illuminated signage over Castle Meadow entrance gateway.
2025
Withdrawn
Display of 1no. internally illuminated entrance sign.
2025
Withdrawn
Illuminated signage over Castle Meadow entrance gateway.
2025
Withdrawn
Illuminated signage over Castle Meadow entrance gateway.
2025
Withdrawn
Display of 1no. internally illuminated entrance sign.
2025
Approved
Details of Condition 3(c): internal joinery of previous listed building consent 24/00174/…
2025
Approved
Details of Condition 3(c): internal joinery of previous listed building consent 24/00174/…
2025
Approved
Details of condition 3(b): External gates of previous permission 24/00174/L.
2025
Approved
Details of condition 3(b): External gates of previous permission 24/00174/L.
2024
Approved
Details of Condition 3(a): studio windows; Part Condition 3(b): new entrance doors; Condi…
2024
Approved
Details of Condition 7: extraction and Condition 8: noise reduction of previous planning…
2024
Approved
Details of Condition 3(a): studio windows; Part Condition 3(b): new entrance doors; Condi…
2024
Approved
Details of Condition 7: extraction and Condition 8: noise reduction of previous planning…
2024
Approved
Reconfiguration of entrance layout, creation of 2no. new window openings, replacement roo…
2024
Approved
Change of use to mixed use comprising educational and community facilities with exhibitio…
2024
Approved
Reconfiguration of entrance layout, creation of 2no. new window openings, replacement roo…
2024
Approved
Change of use to mixed use comprising educational and community facilities with exhibitio…
2018
Approved
Replacement mezzanine platform and new staircase.
2018
Approved
Replacement mezzanine platform and new staircase.
2017
Approved
Details of Condition 1: servicing, waste storage and collection; Condition 2: heritage in…
2017
Approved
Details of Condition 1: servicing, waste storage and collection; Condition 2: heritage in…
2017
Approved
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 4/2003/0614 from 'Notwithstanding the pro…
2017
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
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