Carol House, South Pickenham Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DA
Pending
PL/2026/0164/DCA - DCA Approval of details reserved by condition
Description
Discharge of condition 5 on pp 3PL/2024/0457/F
Historical activity at this location
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Non Material Amendments to PP 3PL/2024/0457/F Amendments to external materials
2025
Approved
Non Material Amendments to PP 3PL/2024/0457/F Amendments to external materials
2025
With conditions
Discharge of conditions 5, 8, 9 & 13 on pp 3PL/2024/0457/F
2025
With conditions
Discharge of conditions 5, 8, 9 & 13 on pp 3PL/2024/0457/F
2024
Proposed conversion and extension of existing barn into single storey annexe accommodatio…
2024
Proposed conversion and extension of existing barn into single storey annexe accommodatio…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Carol House South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Proposed conversion and extension of existing barn into single storey annexe accommodatio…
2024
Carol House South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Proposed conversion and extension of existing barn into single storey annexe accommodatio…
2023
Refused
Development Site 582687 307375 South Pickenham Road, Swaffham, Norfolk,
Outline Permission for up to a total of 44 Dwellings
2023
Refused
Development Site 582687 307375 South Pickenham Road, Swaffham, Norfolk,
Outline Permission for up to a total of 44 Dwellings
2022
With conditions
Land to the West of South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Outline Permission for up to a total of 44no. Dwellings (including up to 5 Self-Build Plo…
2022
With conditions
Land to the West of South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Outline Permission for up to a total of 44no. Dwellings (including up to 5 Self-Build Plo…
2019
With conditions
Pickenham Hub South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DA
Proposed Use of the Old School as Community Hub for use by public use during the daytime…
2019
With conditions
Pickenham Hub South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DA
Proposed Use of the Old School as Community Hub for use by public use during the daytime…
2016
Withdrawn
Clarence Hills South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Proposed residential redevelopment
2016
Withdrawn
Clarence Hills South Pickenham Road PE37 8DA
Proposed residential redevelopment
Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings
Breckland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #45 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Breckland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #8 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #45 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #106 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
1 decided
799
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025