5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

This site has had 6 applications since 2020: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00457/F Granted

  5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  External alterations, including the creation of new windows and doors to enable conversion of the existing 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors to residential (Use Class C3) under Permitted Development.

  Decided 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 21/00494/U Granted

  5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  Conversion and change of use of existing building, demolition of existing retail (E) unit and extension to provide a new retail (E) unit, a reconfigured retail unit and a hotel (C1) with restaurant and ancillary accommodation and new flexible space for commercial, business and service and/or hot food takeaway (E and or sui generis).

  Decided 26 Aug 2021 Full applications
• 21/00494/F Granted

  5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  Conversion and change of use of existing building, demolition of existing retail (E) unit and extension to provide a new retail (E) unit, a reconfigured retail unit and a hotel (C1) with restaurant and ancillary accommodation and new flexible space for commercial, business and service and/or hot food takeaway (E and or sui generis).

  Decided 26 Aug 2021 Full applications
• 20/01583/A Granted

  5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  Display of: 1) 3 No. internally illuminated fascia signs; 2) 2 No. internally illuminated projecting signs; 3) 7 No. non-illuminated graphic signs.

  Decided 8 Feb 2021 Advertising
• 20/00773/F Withdrawn

  5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  Conversion and change of use of existing building, demolition of existing retail (A1) unit and extension to provide a new retail (A1) unit, a reconfigured retail unit and a hotel (C1) with restaurant and ancillary accommodation.

  Decided 16 Sep 2020 Full applications

1. 8 May 2026

   Received by Norwich

2. 3 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 4 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

5. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Norwich granted permission on 4 September 2026, 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Guildhall Hill Norwich NR2 1JH

  26/00457/F Submitted 8 May 2026 0m away

  External alterations, including the creation of new windows and doors to enable conversion of the existing 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors to residential (Use Class C3) under Permitted Development.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 33 docs

• Suite 2 First Floor 2 Lower Goat Lane Norwich NR2 1EL

  21/00979/U Submitted 6 Jul 2021 30m away

  Change of Use of (part of) first floor space from Tattoo Studio (Use Class: Sui-Generis) to 2no Studio Flats (Use Class C3).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 13 docs

• Guildhall Gaol Hill Norwich NR2 1JS

  21/01845/F Submitted 23 Dec 2021 31m away

  Alterations to the existing South entrance to facilitate the creation of a new accessible entrance within the historic south porch to enable wheelchair access.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Guildhall Gaol Hill Norwich NR2 1JS

  21/01848/L Submitted 23 Dec 2021 31m away

  Alterations to the existing South entrance to facilitate the creation of a new accessible entrance within the historic south porch to enable wheelchair access.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Small domestic

• Guildhall Gaol Hill Norwich NR2 1JP

  20/01424/L Submitted 17 Nov 2020 35m away

  Refurbishment of external ramp. part interior of the building and service rooms to facilitate a change of use with minor alterations to the main entrance hall.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Guildhall Gaol Hill Norwich NR2 1JP

  20/01423/F Submitted 17 Nov 2020 35m away

  Change of use from cafe (Class E) to offices and flexible events venue (Sui Generis) with associated alterations.

  Granted Full applications

• 26/00647/PA Decided

  Ground Floor 37 St Augustines Street Norwich NR3 3BY

  Change of use from retail (class E) to 1 no. studio apartment (class C3).

  2 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00436/PA Granted

  48 - 72 St Stephens Street Norwich NR1 3SH

  Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 70no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) under Part 3, Schedule 2, Class MA of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

  5 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00796/PA Awaiting decision

  218 Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2AH

  Installation of 12 solar panels on the flat roof above the kitchen.

  29 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 25/01443/PA Granted

  2 - 8 London Street Norwich NR2 1LH

  Change of use of the first and second floor from commercial use to 5no. dwellings.

  22 Dec 2025 Prior approval
• 25/01442/PA Granted

  First And Second Floors 10 London Street Norwich NR2 1LH

  Change of use of the first and second floor from commercial use to 2no. 2 bedroom flats.

  22 Dec 2025 Prior approval