Planning application
2026/1384
Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Proposal
Demolition of existing car sales office, ancillary accommodation and storage buildings (pursuant to Prior Approval application ref. 2026/0868); recommencement of petrol filling station use; partial change of use of retained building to include shop and relocated car sales office, with continued vehicle repair workshop use; reconfiguration of site layout to provide car sales display, staff and customer parking including 2 EV charging bays; use of rear area as a yard; external alterations to retained building including installation of wall and roof cladding, glazing, and formation of a flat roof section; and installation of freestanding and building-mounted signage.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1384
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Broadland
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Broadland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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2026/1385 Awaiting decision
Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Sign A - Wall mounted fascia signage "B.M.C" CAR GROUP. Sign B- Wall mounted fascia signage "500 CARS IN GROUP STOCK". Sign C (2 No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SWAINSTHORPE FILLING STATION". Sign D- Wall mounted fascia signage "BMC SALES OFFICE". Sign E (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf logo. Sign F (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf corporate colours. Sign G illuminated - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign H (2No) - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign I (2No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SERVING THE COMMUNITY"
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2026/1384 Awaiting decision
Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Demolition of existing car sales office, ancillary accommodation and storage buildings (pursuant to Prior Approval application ref. 2026/0868); recommencement of petrol filling station use; partial change of use of retained building to include shop and relocated car sales office, with continued vehicle repair workshop use; reconfiguration of site layout to provide car sales display, staff and customer parking including 2 EV charging bays; use of rear area as a yard; external alterations to retained building including installation of wall and roof cladding, glazing, and formation of a flat roof section; and installation of freestanding and building-mounted signage.
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2026/1385 Awaiting decision
Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Sign A - Wall mounted fascia signage "B.M.C" CAR GROUP. Sign B- Wall mounted fascia signage "500 CARS IN GROUP STOCK". Sign C (2 No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SWAINSTHORPE FILLING STATION". Sign D- Wall mounted fascia signage "BMC SALES OFFICE". Sign E (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf logo. Sign F (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf corporate colours. Sign G illuminated - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign H (2No) - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign I (2No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SERVING THE COMMUNITY"
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