New Smithy Blacksmiths Lane Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QF

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by North Norfolk

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 23 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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

   North Norfolk took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Norfolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Norfolk's median decision took 60 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on North Norfolk's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Opposite Thwaite Common Blacksmith Lane End and Rear Of Newsmith/Blacksmith Lane Erpingham Norfolk

  TW/23/0773 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Coppice Hazel - 20% of woodland over 10 years - Plant replacements where appropriate - Oak

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Alby Horse Shoes Inn Cromer Road Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QE

  PF/25/0721 Submitted 27 Mar 2025 200 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Change of use from Restaurant and Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis), 4no. Guest rooms for holiday accommodation (C1) and 1no. dwelling (C3) into 6no. units of self-contained holiday accommodation (C1) and 1no. dwelling (C3), laundry and plant room in association with proposed uses. Alterations to windows and doors.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 58 docs
  Domestic

• Deers Mead Caravan and Camping Park The Street Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QD

  RV/26/1792 Submitted 20 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Removal of conditions 2 (restricting use of caravan site to between 1st March and 31st October in any one year, and all caravans to be removed from the site on or before 31st October each year) and 3 (no touring caravan to remain on site for any period longer than one month in total in any calendar year) to allow year-round use of site

  Awaiting decision Amendments 3 docs

• The Limes The Street Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QD

  LA/26/0493 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Proposed single-storey side extension, replacement garage/workshop, widening of existing vehicle access, replacement windows on the rear elevation of main dwelling and rebuild of courtyard brick wall.

  Granted Extension Windows or glazing 32 docs
  Small domestic

• The Limes The Street Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QD

  PF/26/0492 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  Proposed single-storey side extension, replacement garage/workshop, widening of existing vehicle access, replacement windows on the rear elevation of main dwelling and rebuild of courtyard brick wall.

  Granted Extension Windows or glazing 33 docs
  Small domestic

• Nutmeg Cottage Thwaite Common Erpingham Norwich Norfolk NR11 7QG

  LA/23/0009 Submitted 3 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  Internal alterations to kitchen including removal of existing fireplace/hearth, insertion of lintel to support chimney above to facilitate insertion of new cooker with extraction, replacement of kitchen units

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs