Planning application
PU/26/1223
Big Blue Sky Warham Road Wells-Next-The-Sea NR23 1QA
Proposal
Prior notification of proposed change of use of the first floor office to residential flat
As published by the council, reference PU/26/1223
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2026
Received by North Norfolk
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21 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Given
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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