Social Value Ideas for North Norfolk District Council

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…”

Emergency Accommodation Hotel Costs vs Government Support

The council faces significant cost burden for emergency nightly paid accommodation in hotels. Actual costs vary from £329/week for single rooms to £762/week for families, but government housing benefi…

“The council is only able to recover a small proportion 98 pounds per week of housing benefit whereas the actual cost varies from 329 for a single room…”

Temporary Accommodation Capital Investment Programme

Council has secured a capital programme bid for £1 million per year for the next four years to expand temporary accommodation. Currently have 32 units of self-contained temporary accommodation by end …

“We have a capital program bid in for a million pounds a year for the next four years to get four or five more a year.”

Temporary Accommodation Asset Purchase Programme

The council has expanded its temporary accommodation provision from 1 unit in 2017 to 32 units by end of 2024. Over the past four years, the in-house temporary accommodation programme has saved over £…

“we've gone from a situation of having our first in-house TA unit in 2017 to having 32 by the end of this year”

Private Rental Sector Decline and Affordability Crisis

Significant reduction in private rental properties available for homeless households. Very few properties within local housing allowance limits (only 2 properties found in entire 2025 year). Average t…

“We've seen two properties so far in the whole of 2025 within local housing allowance, the housing benefit levels. And when Karen said, you know, it's …”

Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan Development

Council required by government to review homelessness strategy every 5 years. Comprehensive homelessness review completed providing factual underpinning for new strategy. Draft strategy and single-yea…

“We are required to review our strategy every 5 years and undertake a review of homelessness to underpin that work. Strategy and action plan to go to N…”

Retrospective Planning Application Refusal Decision

Following extensive debate and site visit, Development Committee voted to REFUSE planning application PF25/0522 (Baknney replacement dwelling). Vote: 9 against, 2 for, 1 abstention. Refusal based on g…

“Recommendation for you is for refusal on the grounds recorded by officers...the application is refused...I would expect there to be an appeal in the u…”

Retrospective Planning Application with Substantial Modifications

Application PF25/0522 for Baknney involved demolition and replacement of a two-storey dwelling. Significant modifications were made post-approval compared to previously granted variation application R…

“Both during and after that visit, a number of further questions were raised.”

Tree Preservation Order Confirmation - Three Oaks, Bris

Development Committee unanimously approved (11 for, 0 against) confirmation of TPO 251075 protecting three mature oak trees at Three Oaks property on Norwich Road, Bris (West End Street and Edgefield …

“We had uh two objections to the order. Um a lot of it was around maintenance of the trees. There is some low hanging um boughs over the road that do n…”