BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

Pending PL/2026/0779/PAMA - 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)
Council
Date received
6 Jun 2026
Postcode
IP25 6JT
Type
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)

Description

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) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - Office space to self contained 2 bedroom first floor flat

Breckland
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#16 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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. View full council performance
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