Change of use applications in Breckland

There were 149 change of use applications in Breckland in the last 12 months. Of the 95 decided so far, 72 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1381/FMIN

112 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EF

Change of use of land to residential garden land, erection of temporary fencing - Schedule 1

FMIN minor application Breckland
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1409/PAAR

CHURCH FARM Gravelpit Hill, Stow Bedon, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BX

Application to determine prior approval for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building (Duck hatchery) to Storage or Distribution (Class B8), split...

PAAR Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible use within storage or distribution (class B8), hotels (class C1), commercial/business/service (class E), or until the end of July 2022, use previously classified as assembly and leisure (class D2) Breckland
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1397/HR

ATTLEBOROUGH LIBRARY, 31 Connaught Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2BW

Habitat Regulations application to support the application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Bu...

HR Regulation 77 (Habitats Regulation) Breckland
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1100/FMIN

4 Church Road, Hardingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4EN

Change of use of an existing detached domestic outbuilding to a private aesthetics clinic, including internal and external works - Schedule 1

FMIN minor application Breckland
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1168/FMIN

RIVERSIDE FARM Easthaugh Road, Lyng, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5LN

Conversion of existing barn into a two bedroom dwelling, along with pantile and sedum roof, rooflights and roof mounted solar panel array - schedule 1

FMIN minor application Breckland
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1304/FMIN

Land Off Ostrich Lane, Longham

Change of use from rough pasture/grazing to equestrian including proposed stable block, tack room and associated access track (Schedule 1)

FMIN minor application Breckland
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1384/FMIN

GRAIN BARN, 145C Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3PD

Change of Use of former agricultural hardstanding to residential curtilage. Retention of 1.8m high timber fencing. Proposed outbuilding/store - retros...

FMIN minor application Breckland
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1318/FMIN

32 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QH

Proposed change of the use of the existing second-floor residential flat from Class C3 to Class E office use. (Schedule 1)

FMIN minor application Breckland
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1035/FMIN

The Dower House Caravan And Leisure Park, Harling, NR16 2SE

Proposed consent from 10 x tent/camping pitches to 10 x seasonal touring caravan pitches. The existing consent 3PL/2024/0373/F granted, permits 115 te...

FMIN minor application Breckland
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1308/PAR

PARK HOUSE The Street, Beachamwell, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8BD

Prior Approval Notification of change of use of agricultural building to a flexible commercial use under Class R, Part 3, Schedule 2, of the Town and ...

PAR Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible use within shops, financial and professional services, restaurants and cafes, business, storage or distribution, hotels or assembly and leisure Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1349/PAMA

DEFIANT PRECINCT Church Street, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2QE

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellingho...

PAMA Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1165/LB

4 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AB

Conversion of old bank and associated offices to 6 flats and a retail outlet/cafe/restaurant

LB Listed building consent Breckland
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1176/FMIN

4 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AB

Conversion of old bank and associated offices to 6 flats and a retail outlet/cafe/restaurant

FMIN minor application Breckland
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1207/FMIN

CYPRESS FARM Winfarthing Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2DJ

Proposed conversion of two existing agricultural barns to form two residential dwellings, together with associated residential curtilages, parking, ac...

FMIN minor application Breckland
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1362/FMAJ

MULTI FAB LIMITED Bunns Bank, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1QB

Change of use of the building from B2 to a Padel tennis facility comprising 6 indoor padel courts and associated facilities - Schedule 2

FMAJ major application Breckland
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1348/PAMA

ATTLEBOROUGH LIBRARY, 31 Connaught Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2BW

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellingho...

PAMA Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Breckland
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1178/FMIN

Land West Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk

Change of use from Unused Grass Land to Dog Walking Field and associated works

FMIN minor application Breckland
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1162/FMIN

Alley Cat Car And Van Hire, BLAKENEY FARM Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LJ

Change of use of agricultural land for the temporary siting (up to 5 years) of approximately 170 self-storage containers (B8 storage facility), togeth...

FMIN minor application Breckland
10 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1029/FMIN

6 - 8 Dereham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6ER

Change of use of 2 no buildings from office to 1 no self- contained dwelling and 4no flats

FMIN minor application Breckland
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1299/FMIN

Headlines Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AE

Change of use of the existing first floor to ancillary manager's accommodation associated with the existing ground floor shop, together with minor int...

FMIN minor application Breckland
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1239/LB

6 - 8 Dereham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6ER

Change of use of 2 no. buildings from office to 1 no. self-contained dwelling and 4 no. flats (no proposal to alter the listed building - change of us...

LB Listed building consent Breckland
1 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1099/FMIN

STREET FARM Low Road, North Tuddenham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3DG

Proposed siting of 1 no. Shepherd's Hut to be used for short term rental/holiday let overnight accommodation.

FMIN minor application Breckland
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0934/FMIN

GLAMP AND TIPPLE LTD Watton Road, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1LB

Expansion of the current glamping site, including the change of use of land and the erection of 4 no. cabins and 4 no. bathroom/toilet and associated ...

FMIN minor application Breckland
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1246/CLOPUD

SUMMER LANE KENNELS Summer Lane, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6TR

Certificate of Proposed Use for the existing lawful use and the proposed use of the land edged red as a caravan site for the stationing of up to three...

CLOPUD Certificate of lawful development (proposed) Breckland
20 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1081/FMIN

Jimmy's Yard, Land Adjacent To Water Tower Prince's Street, Swaffham, PE37 7BP

Change of use of the site from Private Land Use to Sui Generis (Town Council grounds maintenance depot), together with the continued use of the existi...

FMIN minor application Breckland
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1103/LB

THE RAILWAY STATION Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS

Repair, Repurposing and Realignment of the operationally redundant Attleborough Signal Box. Change of use of the building to a community heritage muse...

LB Listed building consent Breckland
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1104/FMIN

THE RAILWAY STATION Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS

Repair, Repurposing and Realignment of the operationally redundant Attleborough Signal Box. Change of use of the building to a community heritage muse...

FMIN minor application Breckland
13 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1053/FMIN

STREET FARM The Street, Foxley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4QP

Proposed residential development comprising 2 new build dwellings and one barn conversion (total of 3 new dwellings), including access, parking to loc...

FMIN minor application Breckland
13 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0930/FMIN

CHURCH COTTAGE Watton Road, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5BX

Two storey extension, single storey mono-pitched extension, internal alterations, single storey extension to link dwelling to existing outbuilding. Ex...

FMIN minor application Breckland
13 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0964/FMIN

STALLAND FARM Stalland Common, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1JF

Change of use of existing access, parking and building (Class E(g)and B8) to provide 2 no. padel courts (Class E(d)) with associated internal works, n...

FMIN minor application Breckland
10 Aug 2026 Refused 2 Oct PL/2026/0853/LB

Flat 1, 3 Quebec Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2DJ

Conversion of 5 bedroom flat into 2 No. 1 bedroom flats

LB Listed building consent Breckland
6 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1041/FMIN

BEVAN MANOR The Street, Sporle, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2UE

Proposed change of use from private amenity land to equestrian including siting of stable block

FMIN minor application Breckland
5 Aug 2026 Approved 21 Oct PL/2026/1148/FMIN

1 Mackenzie Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3NQ

Change the use of an existing dwelling to a small C2 class children's care home for up to 3 residents.

FMIN minor application Breckland
4 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct PL/2026/1039/FMIN

HILL HOUSE, 26 Market Place, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP

Retrospective Application for Change of Use from existing HMO (C4) to Hotel (C1) temporary accommodation

FMIN minor application Breckland
29 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/1089/FMIN

Hall Farm Church Street, Brisley, Dereham, NR20 5AA

Change of use and conversion of an agricultural storage building to 1 no. Self-Build dwelling, and a new toilet cabin to serve the existing tourism us...

FMIN minor application Breckland
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Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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