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St James Mill Whitefriars Norwich

Awaiting decision Norwich 24/01403/F Full

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Change of use from Class E (offices) to Class C1 (hotel) with associated refurbishment and alterations including demolition of existing single storey modern extension and replacement with double height structure for ancillary food and beverage accommodation; replacement roof and alteration to dormers; erection of a single storey lobby to main entrance and other associated works including alteration of the accessway at Whitefriars, and the inclusion of a dedicated foot / cycle path as part of the Riverside Walk, addition of plant and lift, secondary glazing, car and cycle parking, refuse, servicing and landscaping.

As published by the council, reference 24/01403/F

Application record

Reference
24/01403/F
Type
Full
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
4 Dec 2024
Validated
9 Dec 2024
Ward
Mancroft

Site history

Applications at this address on the Norwich register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/01404/L Awaiting decision

    St James Mill Whitefriars Norwich

    Change of use from Class E (offices) to Class C1 (hotel) with associated refurbishment and alterations including demolition of existing single storey modern extension and replacement with double height structure for ancillary food and beverage accommodation; replacement roof and alteration to dormers; erection of a single storey lobby to main entrance and other associated works including alteration of the accessway at Whitefriars, and the inclusion of a dedicated foot / cycle path as part of the Riverside Walk, addition of plant and lift, secondary glazing, car and cycle parking, refuse, servicing and landscaping.

    Submitted 4 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/01030/L Granted

    St James Mill Whitefriars Norwich

    Re-roofing main pitched roof, upper flat roofs & domed lead roof, re-cladding & alterations to dormers, repairs to lantern light, associated repairs & alterations to fabric, replacement windows to dormers, replacement rainwater goods, improvements to access equipment, high level masonry repairs, installation of bird deterrent fittings, installation of trace heating system, repairs to lightning protection, scaffolding & temporary roof.

    Decided 10 Oct 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/00019/TPO Granted

    St James Mill Whitefriars Norwich

    Weeping Willow (T1) - Fell. Replant one 10/12cm girth Golden Weeping Willow to the East along the grassy river bank. Four additional Golden Weeping Willows will be planted to replace past failed plantings to the East.

    Decided 3 Feb 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Dec 2024

    Received by Norwich

  2. 9 Dec 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 February 2025, 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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Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Norwich for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Norwich decided full applications in a median of 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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