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20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

Awaiting decision Norwich 26/00715/L Listed Building Consent

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Proposal

New library, archive, entrance, cafe, gallery and associated learning and support spaces.

As published by the council, reference 26/00715/L

Application record

Reference
26/00715/L
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Mancroft
Postcode
NR2 4SF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Norwich register

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00714/F Awaiting decision

    20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    New library, archive, entrance, cafe, gallery and associated learning and support spaces.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00301/F Granted

    20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    Refurbishment throughout the building including fire door replacement, external CCTV location changes, catering kitchen reconfiguration, new fire compartment partitions and lift replacement.

    Decided 2 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00302/L Granted

    20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    Refurbishment throughout the building including fire door replacement, external CCTV location changes, catering kitchen reconfiguration, new fire compartment partitions and lift replacement.

    Decided 2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2026

    Received by Norwich

  2. 31 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 25 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Norwich took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

DRDH Architects Agent, an architecture practice registered in London

Active · incorporated 2001 · London

4 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

80 documents on file for this application

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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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    26/00301/F Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Refurbishment throughout the building including fire door replacement, external CCTV location changes, catering kitchen reconfiguration, new fire compartment partitions and lift replacement.

    Granted Full applications 31 docs
  • 20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    26/00302/L Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Refurbishment throughout the building including fire door replacement, external CCTV location changes, catering kitchen reconfiguration, new fire compartment partitions and lift replacement.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs
  • 20 Bank Plain Norwich NR2 4SF

    26/00714/F Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

    New library, archive, entrance, cafe, gallery and associated learning and support spaces.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 81 docs
  • 1 Queen Street Norwich NR2 4SG

    20/00667/D Submitted 15 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 8: improved accoustics for first floor ceiling of previous permission 19/01412/L.

    Granted Conditions
  • 7 - 9 Queen Street Norwich NR2 4SG

    21/01753/F Submitted 3 Dec 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of pergola, replacement of decking and conversion of existing outbuilding to bar. Erection of awnings to front elevation.

    Granted Full applications 24 docs
  • 5 Queen Street Norwich NR2 4TL

    21/01700/F Submitted 23 Nov 2021 50 yards away

    Removal of all external branded signage including fascia, projecting, ATM surround, welcome sign and window graphics. External ATM to be removed and aperture to be built up and retiled to match existing wall finish.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

In Norwich

  • 26/01044/L Awaiting decision

    16 Gentlemans Walk Norwich NR2 1LZ

    Replacement and repair of certain internal doors that do not comply with Heath & Safety and security procedures

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01043/L Awaiting decision

    Pivotal House 5 Orford Yard Red Lion Street Norwich NR1 3TB

    Creating two dormers in existing hip-to-gable roof. Transforming cloakroom into shower-room.

    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00826/L Granted

    The Assembly House Theatre Street Norwich NR2 1RQ

    Creating a new entrance to the Undercroft bedroom suite from the east courtyard; installing a new cladding screen to the undercroft entrance and the elevations of Rooms 3 and 4; adjusting the boundary treatment along The Chantry with associated resurfacing; installing a new vehicular and pedestrian gate, car port and laundry room along The Chantry; installation of 5no. new air conditioning units.

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00857/L Granted

    3 West Parade Norwich NR2 3DN

    Construction of new ground floor cloakroom off hall. Partial demolition of existing utility space off kitchen with new insulated brick wall, window and rooflight. Removal of 1960's metal window and brickwork below to make double doors from kitchen with reinstatement of former open fronted glazed verandah.

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00756/L Granted

    St Gregory's Church St Gregorys Alley Norwich NR2 1ER

    Repair works to north elevation and porch including flintwork rebuilding, masonry repairs, leadwork, window conservation and replacing cast-iron rainwater goods to match existing.

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings