Two four-bedroom homes at 136 Norwich Road, Tacolneston

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Address 136 Norwich Road Tacolneston Norfolk NR16 1AL Proposal Subdivision and change of use from 7 bed guesthouse with 2 bed owners accommodation to create 2no 4 bed private residential units with associated parking and landscaping…”

“The application seeks full planning permission and listed building consent for the subdivision and change of use of a 7-bed guesthouse and 2-bed owner’s accommodation into 2 no. 4 bed semi-detached dwellinghouses with associated on-site parking and private amenity space.”

“The site consists of the former Pelican Public House (grade II listed building), which is located within a generous plot with on-site parking to the front and garden space to the rear. It is located on the northern edge of the village of Tacolneston within a Conservation Area, but outside of the defined settlement boundary, and accessed via Norwich Road to the north-west of the site. There are neighbouring dwellings to the south-west and east of the site.”

“2018/0043 Change of use of part of public house to create single dwelling and alteration to rear elevation Refused Appeal dismissed…”

“2025/0153 Outline planning permission for the erection of 2 no. new self-build dwellings Refused…”

“Criterion (d) is not relevant as the proposal relates to a proposed residential use. In respect of criterion (e) and also Policy DM 2.2 criterion (2, a), it is noted that the current application has derived from declining occupancy rates, increased local competition and spiralling utility costs at the premises. The Council is advised that the property has been marketed as a going concern and for employment use since January 2024.”

“In light of the above and given that the marketing exercise has not identified any viable employment use, officers consider that the principle of the development is acceptable, having regard to the requirements of Policies DM 2.10 and DM2.2 of the SNLP.”

“Following a site visit, the Council’s Heritage Officer has raised no objection to the proposed works. It is accepted that the building is already existing and the works proposed to change it to residential are minimal in nature. The removal of the external fire escape staircase and first floor fire escape door and reinstatement of a window in keeping with the existing windows would be more sympathetic to the significance of the designated heritage asset.”

“In addition, consideration has been given to the significance of the heritage asset affected by the proposal in line with the requirements of paragraph 215 of the NPPF, with primary importance attached to the external architectural fabric, form and appearance of the building and its relationship with the surrounding conservation area.”

“No objection, subject to consultation with Natural England.”

“No letters of representation have been received.”

“Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions:”

“Time Limit 2 In accordance with the approved plans 3 Boundary Treatment 4 Ecology Mitigation Measures 5 On-site car parking and turning area 6 Air Source Heat Pump 7 Ecology Enhancement Measures 8 External lighting 9 Water efficiency…”