Development Management
Planning permission enquiries
and enquiry form
‘Do I need planning permission?’
There are four ways in which you can establish whether you require planning permission either for
a development you are thinking of carrying out, or a possible change of use of a piece of land or a
building.
Option 1
Some advice can be accessed via the Council’s planning web pages at
www.northnorfolk.org/planning.asp and the National Planning Portal where guidance can be found in
respect of the need for planning permission for proposed extensions, alterations and outbuildings
for residential dwellings and for other common projects at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/
Option 2
The Council operates a duty planning officer system. An officer is available either via the telephone
on 01263 516158 or by visiting the Council offices to give limited oral only advice.
The duty officer is available on a non-appointment basis between 9am and 1pm, Monday, Tuesday
and Friday, 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Option 3
An informal written officer response can be provided for a flat rate fee of £60 (incl. VAT). To make
such an enquiry, forms are available via the website, www.northnorfolk.org or from the Council
offices, which need to be completed and submitted with the fee. An enquiry for any proposed
building/extension/works should include a sketch drawing with measurements, and should also
show the position of the extension or outbuilding on the property and include distances from
boundaries and, in the case of extensions to dwellings, the position of any previous extensions or
outbuildings. An enquiry concerning a proposed change of use should identify the extent of the
building or land in question on a plan.
There is no fee payable for enquiries relating to the possible need for listed building or
conservation area consent.
For all such paying enquiries, while a written response will be made, it will be made clear that it
represents the officer’s professional opinion only and does not bind the Council to a formal
determination.
Option 4
A formal application may be made for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use of
buildings or land or operational development. This involves completing the appropriate form which
is available via the Council’s website or from the Council’s offices, along with the necessary
plans/information. There is a statutory fee for this type of application which is half that for an
equivalent planning application, for householder applications for instance, this is £75.
How do I Pay?
Payment can be made in the following ways.
• By including a cheque with your enquiry, made payable to North Norfolk District Council.
• By credit/debit card by telephoning the Technical Team on 01263 516150 or 01263
516151.
For further information/advice on any of the above, please use the duty officer system (Option 2).
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Do I need planning permission?
Enquiry form
Planning Section
North Norfolk District Council
Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9EN
Telephone: 01263 516150/516151/516143
Email: planning@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please submit one copy of the Enquiry form, plans
and supporting information and the appropriate fee.
Please read the Guidance Notes to help you
complete this form.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Enquiry Ref: DE20/
Date Received:
Fee Paid:
This form is also available to download from the PreApplication Advice section of the Council’s Planning
web pages at
www.northnorfolk.org/planning/9908.asp
Date Valid:
1. Applicant
Name:
2. Agent (if any)
Name:
Address:
Address:
Postcode:
Postcode:
Telephone No:
Telephone No:
Email:
Email:
3. Location of application site
Full Site address
4. Proposals for extensions/alterations and/or outbuildings to dwellings
Please describe the proposed works (e.g. garage, conservatory, single-storey extension, fence, formation
of access etc.)
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Have any other extensions or outbuildings been added to the property since 1948 or since it was first
built?
Yes
No
If Yes, please give details
What is the size of the proposed extension / building?
Width
Length
Height
FOR AN OUTBUILDING:
Will it have a flat roof/double pitched roof/single pitched roof?
Yes
No
Will any new windows be inserted at first floor level in a side wall?
Yes
No
Will the proposal include a verandah, balcony or raised deck?
Yes
No
How far will it be from the boundary?
Please attach a sketch drawing of the proposed building/extension/works, including proposed
measurements. Your drawing should show the position of the extension or outbuilding on the property.
Please include distances from boundaries and the position of any previous extensions or outbuildings.
5. Proposals for other extensions/alterations and buildings
Please describe the proposed works
What is the size and position of the proposed works/building?
What is the proposed use of any new building?
Any other works proposed which could materially affect the external appearance of the building (e.g.
windows/doors/change to external materials etc.)
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6. Proposed changes of use of land or building(s)
What is the existing use of the land or building(s)?
What is the proposed use of the land or building(s)?
Is the new use proposed for the whole of the land or building(s)?
Yes
No
If not please provide details of the proposed split of uses
This form and any drawing(s), plans, other supporting information and the appropriate fee should be sent to:
Head of Planning
North Norfolk District Council
Holt Road,
Cromer,
Norfolk
NR27 9EN
Telephone: 01263 516150
Email: planning@north-norfolk.gov.uk
www.northnorfolk.org
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