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 …”

On/off-sales clarity issue

The committee probed whether alcohol sales were really intended as on-sales to guests or off-sales, and the applicant accepted the application may not have been drafted clearly. The exchange indicates…

“Speaker 2: Could I ask you, if you've applied for on and off sales, where do you anticipate off sales being? Speaker 9: Yeah. Yeah. I I I think that'…”

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 …”

Emerging Local Plan Policy Change on Annexe Accommodation

The emerging local plan (policy HOU6) introduces a more restrictive approach to annexe accommodation by requiring that proposed annexes must be physically attached to existing dwellings or comprise sy…

“The emerging policy which is to be given significant weight at this stage provides a contrary view stating that proposals for annexed accommodation wi…”

5-Year Housing Land Supply Achieved

North Norfolk District Council has successfully achieved a 5-year housing land supply position as confirmed by the annual housing statement delivered to cabinet. This positive land supply position rem…

“Members will be pleased to know we do now have a 5-year land supply as a council. So that tilted balance argument that inspectors made in that case wo…”

Tree Preservation Order Confirmation - Lime Tree, Cley

Tree Preservation Order TPO251076 confirmed for a large lime tree at Lime Tree House, Cley (planted 1977). The TPO was served following unauthorized works carried out by contractors employed by previo…

“this morning we're considering um excuse me confirmation of a TPO that was served um in April. Um and it is to protect one lime tree in um lime tree h…”

Local plan consultation launched

Planning policy work has entered an active consultation and site-call phase, with the council having served notice to review the plan, launched two calls for sites, and started scoping consultation. R…

“Thank you councelor Rag for your u um what I believe is your maiden question. Uh and also welcome to you to your seat in this chamber as uh they somet…”

Local plan review launched

The cabinet confirmed the statutory start of the local plan review and scoping consultation under the new government timetable. Members stressed that this begins the process of preparing a replacement…

“Thank you Mr. Chairman. Um so as you've said I've got something here from councelor Brown and a few bits I've add on myself at the end. So first it's …”