The Old Filling Station Norwich Rd Swainsthorpe NR14 8PU

1. 27 Mar 2026

   Received by South Norfolk

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval not Required

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2026/1384 Awaiting decision

  Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  Demolition of existing car sales office, ancillary accommodation and storage buildings (pursuant to Prior Approval application ref. 2026/0868); recommencement of petrol filling station use; partial change of use of retained building to include shop and relocated car sales office, with continued vehicle repair workshop use; reconfiguration of site layout to provide car sales display, staff and customer parking including 2 EV charging bays; use of rear area as a yard; external alterations to retained building including installation of wall and roof cladding, glazing, and formation of a flat roof section; and installation of freestanding and building-mounted signage.

  Submitted 14 May 2026 Full applications

South Norfolk granted permission on 21 April 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.

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• The Old Filling Station Norwich Rd Swainsthorpe NR14 8PU

  2026/0868 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of car sales office, ancillary accommodation & storage buildings (Prior Notification)

  Granted Other Demolition 11 docs

• The Old Filing Station Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/2490 Submitted 23 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Oct

  Demolition of old filing station (prior notification)

  Awaiting decision Other Demolition 12 docs

• The Old Filing Station Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/2490 Submitted 23 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Oct

  Demolition of old filing station (prior notification)

  Awaiting decision Other Demolition 12 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1385 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Sign A - Wall mounted fascia signage "B.M.C" CAR GROUP. Sign B- Wall mounted fascia signage "500 CARS IN GROUP STOCK". Sign C (2 No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SWAINSTHORPE FILLING STATION". Sign D- Wall mounted fascia signage "BMC SALES OFFICE". Sign E (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf logo. Sign F (3No) illuminated - Canopy mounted fascia signage Gulf corporate colours. Sign G illuminated - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign H (2No) - Free standing signage - Post sign. Sign I (2No) - Wall mounted fascia signage "SERVING THE COMMUNITY"

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1384 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Demolition of existing car sales office, ancillary accommodation and storage buildings (pursuant to Prior Approval application ref. 2026/0868); recommencement of petrol filling station use; partial change of use of retained building to include shop and relocated car sales office, with continued vehicle repair workshop use; reconfiguration of site layout to provide car sales display, staff and customer parking including 2 EV charging bays; use of rear area as a yard; external alterations to retained building including installation of wall and roof cladding, glazing, and formation of a flat roof section; and installation of freestanding and building-mounted signage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

• Former APAM Site Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk

  2026/1384 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  Demolition of existing car sales office, ancillary accommodation and storage buildings (pursuant to Prior Approval application ref. 2026/0868); recommencement of petrol filling station use; partial change of use of retained building to include shop and relocated car sales office, with continued vehicle repair workshop use; reconfiguration of site layout to provide car sales display, staff and customer parking including 2 EV charging bays; use of rear area as a yard; external alterations to retained building including installation of wall and roof cladding, glazing, and formation of a flat roof section; and installation of freestanding and building-mounted signage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

• 2026/2893 Awaiting decision

  Hall Farm HQ Bungay Road Tasburgh Norfolk NR15 1NA

  Erection of hay and straw barn and works to form hardstanding

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  Model Farmhouse Broom Lane Easton Norfolk NR9 5DT

  Erection of steel framed agricultural cattle shed

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Other
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  Oakleigh Grange Farm North Green Pulham St Mary Norfolk IP21 4XY

  New track will deliver this improved access, adj new fencing will separate grazing from buildings

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Other
• 2026/1615 Withdrawn

  Land South Of Wades Farm Wood Norton Road Foulsham Norfolk

  Proposed portal frame building, concrete panels and timber cladding on three elevations with an open front and box profile tin roof

  Received 6 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Other
• 2026/1745 Granted

  Parker Skip Hire 5 Wendover Road Rackheath Norfolk NR13 6LH

  Retrospective full planning application for the installation and operation of a wash plant and associated infrastructure within an existing waste management and skip storage yard - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - FUL/2026/0023

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Other