Stadium entrance alterations at Norwich City Football Club, Norwich

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Norwich Planning Applications Committee on 15 Jan 2026.

25/01071/FApproved

What was proposed

The application proposed a new stair and lift core, larger glazing and louvres, and two new entrances into the stadium bowl.

“Purpose: To determine: Application no: 25/01071/F Site Address: Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE Decision due by: 23/01/2026 Proposal: New stair/lift core adjacent to the existing South Stand entrance, limited facade changes to incorporate larger glazing units and louvres and the formation of two new vomitories affording access into the stadium bowl from the second floor.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The stadium is near the city centre, railway station, homes and a shopping complex; the South Stand faces the football club’s car park.

“The site and surroundings 1. The site is a stadium primarily used for football matches, it is located southeast of the city centre. It is located in walking distance of the nearby train station and is in close proximity to residential dwellings as well as Riverside shopping complex. The stadium is a large structure with a large seating area surrounding he pitch, an internal concourse, and features facilities such as a bar, kiosks, and toilets.”

Officer report

The recommendation

Approval was recommended subject to planning conditions and the reasons set out in the assessment.

“Recommendation: It is recommended to approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the planning conditions set out at the end of this report, and grant planning permission.”

Officer report

Members considered the works

The committee discussed the accessible entrance, the physical works, residential effects and the fact that internal changes were not material.

“25/01071/F – Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE 45.1 The Committee considered an application for new stair/lift core adjacent to the existing South Stand entrance, limited façade changes to incorporate larger glazing units and louvres and the formation of two new vomitories affording access into the stadium bowl from the second floor. The Committee had before it a report and updates report in which all information was laid out.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

Members approved the application by 10 votes to one, granted planning permission and imposed standard time-limit and approved-plan conditions.

“RESOLVED, with 10 members voting in favour (Councillors Driver, Sands (M), Hampton, Lawes, and Lubbock) and one member voting against (Councillor Sands (S)) that application 25/01071/F was approved and planning permission was granted as detailed in the officer recommendation subject to the following conditions: 1) Standard time limit; 2) In accordance with plans; 46.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Norwich Planning Applications Committee minutes, 15 January 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Norwich's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Norwich
Date
Thursday 15 January 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

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