Edwin Farm Dunham Road, Sporle, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2DD

Pending PL/2026/0398/PAQ - PAQ Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (class C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
PE32 2DD
Type
PAQ Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (class C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion

Description

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 1 no. Dwellinghouse(Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or...

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