Change of use applications in Norwich

There were 60 change of use applications in Norwich in the last 12 months. Of the 43 decided so far, 42 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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15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01039/U

The Quebec Guest House 93 - 97 Quebec Road Norwich NR1 4HY

Retrospective change of use from guesthouse (Use Class C1) to Sui Generis hostel providing temporary accommodation for households.

Change of Use Norwich
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00771/F

76 The Avenues Norwich NR4 7DP

Garage replacement to form office, games room & store plus new pedestrian access.

Full Norwich
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00874/F

K6 Telephone Box Weavers Lane Norwich

Repair and refurbishment for change of use to exhibition and installation space.

Full Norwich
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00875/L

K6 Telephone Box Weavers Lane Norwich

Repair and refurbishment for change of use to exhibition and installation space.

Listed Building Consent Norwich
7 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00580/F

Calthorpe Lodge & White Cottages The Great Hospital Bishopgate Norwich NR1 4EJ

Re-submission of change of use & associated internal & external remodelling of listed building White Cottages from sheltered housing & offices to shel...

Full Norwich
7 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00733/F

East Wards The Great Hospital Bishopgate Norwich

Conversion of ancillary community facilities (Class F2) to 5No. residential units (Class C3) with services and storage.

Full Norwich
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00792/F

Units 231 - 239 And 245 Heigham Street Norwich NR2 4LN

Change of use from car sales and vehicle workshop premises to allow public car washing together with the erection of an associated three sided vehicle...

Full Norwich
27 Aug 2026 Approved 9 Sep 26/00851/CLP

44 Denton Road Norwich NR3 4DP

Proposed change of use from C3 - Dwellinghouse to C4 - House in Multiple Occupation (5no. bedrooms / 5no. occupants)

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Norwich
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00837/F

39 - 41 West End Street Norwich NR2 4NA

Change of use to managers/staff accommodation, to include external alterations, new doors/windows if required.

Full Norwich
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Frequently asked questions

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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