Planning application
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UY
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed development comprises the installation of a new energy compound within the existing data centre area. The compound will accommodate buffer tanks, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), associated mechanical plant, and HV/LV electrical rooms to support the site's heating and energy infrastructure - installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels are proposed across suitable buildings and locations throughout the wider hospital estate as part of a wider programme of energy efficiency improvements
As published by the council, reference 2026/2216
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2216
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 30 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Cringleford
- Parish
- Colney
- Postcode
- NR4 7UY
Comment by 24 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on South Norfolk's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Norfolk register
This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/1088 Granted
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UY
Proposed rooftop plant room to provide air handling and UPS / IPS provision to service a proposed internal Thrombectomy Suite.
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2026/1036 Granted
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UY
Non-material amendment of 2023/2250 - adding a roof top to the NNUH NaNOC 1 plantroom enclosure
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2022/0238 Granted
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Colney Norfolk NR4 7UY
Installation of new packaged HV sub-stations on roof of Block 29, along with associated access platform
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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12 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Zebra Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Worcester
Active · incorporated 2004 · Worcester
52 applications on PlanIndex · across 16 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
41 documents on file for this application
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