Fakenham College Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• 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

  Submitted 17 Oct 2025 Full applications

1. 17 Oct 2025

   Received by North Norfolk

2. 27 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 19 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Pending Consideration.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 January 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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• Fakenham College Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP

  PF/25/2321 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 0m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jan

  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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 112 docs

• Duke Of Lancaster School Highfield Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DQ

  TW/26/0615 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 43m away

  T4 Atlantic Cedar Remove split and broken branches T5 Atlantic Cedar Remove split and broken branches. Remove broken branch stub at 7m. T6 Cedar of Lebanon Clean out the crown of all crossing and suppressed branches. Remove split and broken branches. T7 Atlantic Cedar Remove deadwood from inner canopy on main stem. Remove split and broken branches. Reduced the extended limb to the east a 1.5m from ground level by 3m to natural growth points. T9 Corsican Pine lift lower branches by 1.8 all round from ground T16 Beech Dismantle/fell to stump level. T17 Beech Dismantle/fell to stump level. T18 Beech & T20 Beech Clean out the crown of all crossing and suppressed branches. Remove split and broken branches.Lift over highway 4.5m from ground. T27 Oak Dismantle/fell to stump level. T28 Oak Clean out the crown of all crossing and suppressed branches. Raise low branches over the footpath to give a 3m ground clearance. T30 False Acacia Dismantle/fell to stump level. T31 Oak Raise low branches over the footpath to give a 3m ground clearance. Remove or shorten larger pieces of deadwood to stabilise. Remove branches rubbing on electricity post to the south. T32 Lime Lift over highway 4.5m from ground. T33 False Acacia Lift lower branches 1.8m from ground level. T34 Holly Dismantle/fell (SEND school dangerous for students) T36 Oak Clean out the crown of all crossing and suppressed branches. Reduce the limb extending from the large tear wound in the south side of the canopy by 35%. T43 Oak Remove deadwood over 1cm in diameter. Raise the lower canopy to the south to allow a 3.5m ground clearance. Prune back lower branch tips to the south to clear streetlight. T46 Oak Clean out the crown of all deadwood, crossing and suppressed branches. Remove the broken and hanging branch in the south side of canopy and reduce the large lateral branch leading from above the hanging branch by 3m to natural growth points. Reduce the upper branches on the large limb with elongated dysfunction

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Cadet Centre (atc) At Fakenham College Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP

  NMA/24/2140 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 75m away

  Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/23/2600 (Erection of single-storey extension building with connecting external canopy; new accessible entrance to existing building, fencing and parking area) to amend the design of the new parking area, extending the paved area by 1.0m to the west and adjusting parking space widths (number of spaces has not changed)

  Granted Amendments Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To Front Of Former 6th Form College Highfield Road Fakenham Norfolk

  PF/26/0939 Submitted 5 May 2026 77m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Installation of 1.8m high Mesh Fencing around boundary

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP

  TW/24/1950 Submitted 13 Sep 2024 91m away

  G1 - Mixed native species, removal of dangerous fallen/dead limbs close to power lines - T1 - Oak, close to the road, remove Ivy to maintian health of tree.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Caretakers House Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk

  PF/24/1626 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 92m away

  Change of use of redundant school caretakers house to dwelling (Class C3)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Domestic

• LA/26/1305 Granted

  2 The Beeches Station Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6AU

  Works to replace 5 existing UPVC windows (2 on front elevation and 3 on rear) with double glazed timber sash windows

  17 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA/26/0744 Granted

  23 & 24 Park Road Holkham Wells-next-the-sea Norfolk NR23 1RG

  Chimney repairs and associated re-roofing works including full dismantle and rebuild of two chimney shafts

  9 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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  Aurora Bar and Restaurant New Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP

  Retention of works comprising installation of extract flue for kitchen upgrade and installation of mock bay window structure to conceal flue

  13 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA/26/0982 Granted

  Western House New Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP

  Internal refurbishment to corridor, utility and WC.

  11 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LA/26/0971 Granted

  Thurgarton House Thurgarton Hall Road Thurgarton Norwich Norfolk NR11 8RS

  Installation of solar panels on roof of barns

  7 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings