20 Aug 2026Scottto barn case finely balancedPlanning · planning— The committee considered a retrospective, partially built barn-to-dwelling application in Scottto after a previous deferral. Officers said the site is previously developed land in the countryside, the housing delivery test result is 54%, and the case is now very finely balanced under the new MPPF. Despite officer recommendation for refusal, members ultimately approved the application subject to conditions and final wording.£150k–£500kPolicy
“So um in terms of the question of the selected settlements, so your local plan sets out the selected settlements. So you've got sort of large growth towns, you got the small growth towns, large growth villages, and the small growth villages. So they're all your defined settlement…”
18 Jun 2026Fakenham farm scheme refusedPlanning · planningTender expected 18 Jun 2026— 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 section 106 agreement tying the development to the farming enterprise. The discussion also raised sustainability, scale, and viability concerns, but the key decision point was the lack of a legally binding linkage to the farm and the risk of precedent. This is a policy decision with procurement relevance because it affects future development enablement and any associated construction or consultancy spend.£1.5mPolicy
17 Jun 2026Cromer Pier auditorium refurbishmentCulture, Tourism and Heritage · full council— Full Council considered and approved an investment of £2.44 million to refurbish the Pavilion Theatre auditorium at Cromer Pier. The discussion framed it as a strategic capital spend to improve energy efficiency, visitor comfort, and the long-term viability of a key heritage and tourism asset, with the work also intended to align with wider pier structural works.£2.4mSpending
20 Aug 2026New MPPF changes apply immediatelyPlanning Policy · planning— 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 members, and that policies materially inconsistent with the new framework would carry less weight. The new housing delivery test result of 54% also means the presumption in favour of sustainable development is engaged, affecting current and future planning decisions.Policy
20 Aug 2026Retrospective footpath approvedHighways and Public Realm · planning— The committee approved a retrospective application for a new accessible footpath and upgraded surfacing at Forest Park. The scheme includes seven rest stops with seating, bins and interpretation boards, a native hedgerow for screening, and ongoing maintenance arrangements. Officers and members concluded that the public benefits, including improved accessibility and resilience of the coast path network, outweighed the amenity harm to nearby residents.Spending
29 Jul 2026New premises licence replacing club certificateLicensing · licensing— 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 certificate. The change would allow wider public access and a broader range of licensed activities, so it affects how the venue can operate and how future events are controlled.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (47 mentions, easing), Professional Services (47 mentions, rising), Construction & Building Works (37 mentions, easing) and Housing (20 mentions, rising).
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