The Old Filing Station Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

1. 23 Aug 2026

   Received by Broadland

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Broadland took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Broadland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Broadland decided less common application types in a median of 33 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Filing Station Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/2490 Submitted 23 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Oct

  Demolition of old filing station (prior notification)

  Awaiting decision Other Demolition 12 docs

• The Old Filling Station Norwich Rd Swainsthorpe NR14 8PU

  2026/0868 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of car sales office, ancillary accommodation & storage buildings (Prior Notification)

  Granted Other Demolition 11 docs

• The Old Filling Station Norwich Rd Swainsthorpe NR14 8PU

  2026/0868 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of car sales office, ancillary accommodation & storage buildings (Prior Notification)

  Granted Other Demolition 11 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1385 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  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"

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1384 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1384 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

• 2026/2944 Awaiting decision

  Horstead Quarry Buxton Road Horstead With Stanninghall Norfolk NR12 7NX

  Installation and operation of solar panels fixed to metal frames to provide electricity - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - FUL/2026/0029

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Other
• 2026/2835 Refused

  Land East Of North Walsham Road Beeston St Andrew Norfolk

  Discharge of Condition 23 (Archaeological Site Investigation and Post Investigation Assessment) of Planning Permission 2024/1766 (FUL/2024/0025) - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - DIS/2025/0026

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Other
• 2026/1615 Withdrawn

  Land South Of Wades Farm Wood Norton Road Foulsham Norfolk

  Proposed portal frame building, concrete panels and timber cladding on three elevations with an open front and box profile tin roof

  Received 6 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Other
• 2026/2685 Awaiting decision

  Model Farm Brick Kiln Road Hevingham Norfolk NR10 5NL

  New Barn extension for Machinery and Tractors

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Other
• 2026/1745 Granted

  Parker Skip Hire 5 Wendover Road Rackheath Norfolk NR13 6LH

  Retrospective full planning application for the installation and operation of a wash plant and associated infrastructure within an existing waste management and skip storage yard - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - FUL/2026/0023

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Other