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BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

Status unknown Breckland PL/2026/0779/PAMA PAMA Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

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Proposal

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - Office space to self contained 2 bedroom first floor flat

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/0779/PAMA

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/0779/PAMA
Type
PAMA Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Received
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Watton
Parish
Watton
Postcode
IP25 6JT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Breckland register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • PL/2026/0789/HR Status unknown

    BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

    Habitat Regulations application to support the application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Office space to self contained 2 bedroom first floor flat - PL/2026/0779/PAMA

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Jun 2026

    Received by Breckland

  2. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • PL/2026/0789/HR Status unknown

    BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

    Habitat Regulations application to support the application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Office space to self contained 2 bedroom first floor flat - PL/2026/0779/PAMA

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026

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About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

    PL/2026/0789/HR Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~3 Aug

    Habitat Regulations application to support the application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Office space to self contained 2 bedroom first floor flat - PL/2026/0779/PAMA

    Status unknown Extension

  • , Unit 4, BRECKLAND HOUSE Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6JT

    PL/2026/0787/HR Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~3 Aug

    Habitat Regulations application to support the application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of office into 1 bedroom residential flat - PL/2026/0520/PAMA

    Status unknown Extension

  • 20 Shire Horse Way, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6YB

    3PL/2019/1382/F Submitted 4 Nov 2019 400 yards away

    Retain use of Part Garage as Beauty Salon

    Granted Full applications 12 docs

  • 12 Shire Horse Way, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6YB

    3OB/2018/0008/OB Submitted 15 Aug 2018 400 yards away

    Variation of S106 agreement on 3PL/2008/1042/F to allow an additional 12 months to use the Affordable Housing Contribution

    Withdrawn Conditions 2 docs

  • 26 Shire Horse Way Watton IP25 6YB

    3PL/2018/0169/LU Submitted 8 Feb 2018 400 yards away

    Erection of a white upvc conservatory to be positioned at the rear of the property (certificate of lawfulness)

    Granted Lawful development Extension 9 docs

  • 20 Shire Horse Way IP25 6YB

    3PL/2016/1259/F Submitted 18 Oct 2016 400 yards away

    Change of use of part garage to beauty salon (retrospective)

    Granted Full applications 15 docs

In Breckland

  • PL/2026/0901/PAAF Status unknown

    Woodland Known As Litcham Warren North Of Dereham Road, Litcham, PE32 2RW

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry use The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 6: Proposed track upgrades to support essential woodland management, as identified in the Forestry Commission-approved Management Plan (LW05).

    Received 29 Jun, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • PL/2026/0814/PAQ Status unknown

    WASH FARM Fersfield Road, Kenninghall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2DP

    Prior approval application for a proposed: Change of Use of an Agricultural building to 1no. residential dwelling (Use Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q for workers at the farm, people last employed on the farm and their dependants

    Received 10 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • PL/2026/0799/PAAF Status unknown

    Land At Watton Airfield ., Griston, Norfolk, IP25 6QD

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Excavations or Deposits of Waste Material reasonably necessary for the purposes of Agriculture The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 6 - New slurry lagoon

    Received 8 Jun, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • PL/2026/0711/PAPV Status unknown

    Pegasus Profiles Ltd, CHARROLD WORKS Stephenson Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3RJ

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J

    Received 18 May, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • PL/2026/0704/PAAF Status unknown

    GABLES FARM High Common Road, North Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2HP

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building for Agricultural or Forestry use The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 6 - Erection of 2 no. agricultural buildings

    Received 15 May, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Prior approval