Planning application
The Old Filing Station Norwich Road Swainsthorpe Norfolk
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Demolition of old filing station (prior notification)
As published by the council, reference 2026/2490
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2490
- Type
- Demolition
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 23 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 23 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Newton Flotman
- Parish
- Swainsthorpe
Comment by 16 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on South Norfolk's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Aug 2026
Received by South Norfolk
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31 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
South Norfolk took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, an architecture practice
21 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 50% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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About less common application types
This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.
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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"
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