Social Value Ideas for North Norfolk District Council

Decision to be issued in 5 days

The committee indicated that a written decision would be issued within five working days after deliberation. This is a procedural action rather than a procurement decision, but it marks the immediate …

“Well, um in that case, thank you all for your time. We will now go and deliberate on this application. Um and I think we'll be letting you know within…”

New premises licence application

Bindwell Limited applied for a new premises licence for the glamping site at Dillon Hall, with licensable activities including alcohol sales, recorded music and dance. The committee was asked to deter…

“Speaker 2: Yes. Thank you, chair. Peter Sparrow. I'm licensing officer for North Norfolk District Council. This hearing is to determine an applicatio…”

Revised licensing policy adopted for referral

Members considered the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026 to 2031. Officers said the policy had been updated to reflect legislative changes, Home Office guidance, consultation feedback and…

“This report represents the revised statement of licensing policy for 2026 to 2031 for your consideration and recommendation to full council. The counc…”

New premises licence replacing club certificate

The committee considered a policy/permissions change in which Overstrand Sports Club sought a new premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003, apparently to supersede its existing club premises cert…

“This hearing is to determine an application for a new premises license made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 by the Overstrand Sports Club i…”

TENs granted despite objections

The sub-committee decided not to issue counter notices for the two temporary event notices, meaning both August 2026 music events may proceed. The decision was based on the panel's view that complaint…

“Having considered all the information that has been provided to us both in writing and verbally today, we have reached a unanimous decision that we wi…”

Licence decision to follow

The committee adjourned to deliberate and said the decision would be notified in writing afterwards, with legal advice appended for transparency. This closes the hearing but leaves the final licensing…

“Speaker 3: The committee will now retire to make a decision based on everything that they've had sight of, everything that they've heard today. Myself…”

Martyn's Law readiness

The committee discussed emerging Martyn’s Law requirements coming into force in 2027 and the council’s duty to signpost premises and event organisers to the relevant guidance. Officers said the counci…

“Members might like to know about emerging um legislation Martins's law which is coming into force in 2027. It has been in the pipeline for quite some …”

New MPPF changes apply immediately

Officers advised that the government had published a new national planning policy framework on Monday and that it became a material consideration immediately. They said training would be arranged for …

“Okay, thanks Jess. So um obviously we published this agenda middle of last week and I think to the surprise of most in the in the planning profession …”

Fakenham farm scheme refused

The committee ultimately refused the Fakenham farm shop/restaurant proposal because officers and some members considered it conflicted with countryside and retail policies, especially without a sectio…

“This first slide shows a general location showing the site within the area designated as countryside under policy SS one of the local plan, and it sho…”

Overstrand path deferred

The committee deferred the Overstrand/Northreps footpath application to allow further negotiation on relocating the contentious 400 metre section away from Bracken Avenue and to explore mitigation or …

“The proposed footpath would be approximately two meters wide and surface to a wheelchair accessible standard. The upgraded surfacing is laid on top of…”

Detached Garden Annex Application - Worsted/Swanton Abbott

Application PF251687 approved for erection of detached single-storey garden annex at Swanton Abbott for dependent relative accommodation. The modest annex (2.7m high, cream cladding) is tucked into a …

“this application is for the erection of a detached ancillary garden annex to provide accommodation for a dependent relative incidental to the main dwe…”

Unauthorized Retrospective Planning Work - Lark Fields

A retrospective planning application was submitted for Lark Fields, Blakey to address unauthorized works undertaken by previous property owners. The works included a single-storey extension, four-bay …

“This is the second time in two months that I have appeared before you to object to an application for retrospective approval of unauthorized work...a …”

Retrospective Planning Application - Lark Fields, Blakey

Application PF251569 approved for retention of single-storey extension, four-bay garage, summer house, swimming pool, tennis court and landscaping at Lark Fields, Blakey. This is a substantial residen…

“application PF251569 for Lark Fields in Blakey. It is a retrospective application which seeks permission for the retention of a singlestory extension …”