Caretakers House Field Lane Fakenham Norfolk

1. 31 Jul 2024

   Received by North Norfolk

2. 9 Aug 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

North Norfolk granted permission on 4 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Highfield House 50 Wells Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HP

  TW/24/1950 Submitted 13 Sep 2024 19m 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

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

  LA/25/2322 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 92m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jan

  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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 86 docs

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

  PF/25/2321 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 92m 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 108 docs

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

  TW/26/0615 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 94m 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

• Summerhill House Sculthorpe Road Fakenham NR21 9HA

  CDA/19/1281 Submitted 11 Nov 2019 116m away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), 4 (Window Details) for Planning Permission PF 19 1281

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Summerhill House Sculthorpe Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9HA

  TW/24/2329 Submitted 4 Nov 2024 125m away

  5 - Indian Bean Tree - ht 10.4m w 10m - To crown raise low branches to 3m. 8 - Maple - ht 11.2m w 5m - To crown raise low branches to 3m over car park. 34 - Mulberry - ht 8.1m w 4m - To remove deadwood.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• PF/25/2381 Granted

  58 Norwich Road North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0DX

  Demolition of barns, outbuildings and two storey house and erection of 6no. dwellings with associated infrastructure and works

  27 Oct 2025 Full applications
• PF/26/0560 Granted

  River Cottage Hall Street Briston Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2LQ

  Change of land from agriculture to garden/amenity land for use in association with River Cottage (retrospective)

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications
• PF/26/0429 Granted

  Barn At End Of Hazelwood Lane Ridlands Road Briston

  Installation of ground mounted solar PV Panels for use by adjacent dwelling known as the Cowshed - (Retrospective)

  24 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PF/26/0807 Granted

  Wishing Well The Street Happisburgh Norwich Norfolk NR12 0AB

  Erection of link extension to front of the existing Class C4 building (HMO) to incorporate existing converted garage following demolition of shed and section of garden wall

  17 Apr 2026 Full applications
• PF/26/0911 Granted

  Crayford And Abbs Weybourne Road Bodham Holt Norfolk NR25 6QJ

  Installation of external door, alteration to existing sign and internal alterations.

  29 Apr 2026 Full applications