Planning application
LA/25/2322
Fakenham College Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP
Proposal
Works to Highfield House including demolition of parts of C20th extensions to original building, repairs and restorations to original building and retained extensions with reinstatement of original plan form to facilitate conversion to dwellings
As published by the council, reference LA/25/2322
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Oct 2025
Received by North Norfolk
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27 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 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 North Norfolk 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 heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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PF/25/2321 Awaiting decision
Fakenham College Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP
Demolition of existing detached school buildings & parts of C20th extensions to original Highfield House. Repairs & restorations to original Highfield House & retained extensions with reinstatement of original plan form to Highfield House. Retention & conversion of two detached C20th two storey classroom blocks. Change of use of these buildings to create six residential units only. Construction of 20 new terraced, semi-detached & detached 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses
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PF/21/1455 Granted
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PF/25/2011 Granted
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