Mineral extraction, processing and associated activities with importation of inert material and restoration to agriculture and two small ponds without compliance with conditions 2 (timescales) and 3 (approved documents) of planning permission
C/7/2013/7014.: Longwater Gravel Co Ltd
Planning application is here
See NCC letter below for contact & commenting information:
Our ref 2026/0364
Proposal: Construction of new self-build dwelling following demolition of agricultural building
Location: Fir Grove, Hethel Road, Wreningham NR16 1BE
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Anderson
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
You can submit your comments by emailing planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk, online at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk , or by post before 12 April 2026. If this is not possible or you wish to discuss the proposal before sending your comments please contact the case officer.
Please note: any comments you make will be available to view on-line.
Reference: 2026/0222
Applicant: Mr Jon Moon
Location: Land South Of Elm Tree Farmhouse, Hethel Road, Wreningham
Proposal: Approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscape, access, layout and scale following outline application 2023/2012 (see below)
Application Type: Reserved Matters
Comments to South Norfolk by 25 February 2026
Initial Planning Application
Reference: 2023/2012
Update: SNC planning have made a delegated decision for this application.
Date of decision : 17 November 2025; Decision : Approval with Conditions
Proposal: Outline permission for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling with creation of new access (resubmitted)
Location: Land South Of Elm Tree Farmhouse Hethel Road
Applicant: Mr J Moon
Application Type: Outline Planning Permission
Comments to South Norfolk by 6 March 2025
Reference: 2025/0806
Applicant: Mr Poole
Location: Land West Of Wymondham Road, Bracon Ash [Road connecting B1113 to Flordon]
Proposal: The installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) including associated infrastructure and landscaping
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
This planning application has been resubmitted for public consultation following a request from Norfolk County Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for a clearer statement on drainage on site. Comments to South Norfolk by 31 December 2025 [although it is noted that the LLFA have asked for an extension to 15 January 2026].
Tel 01508 533813 / 01603 430509
planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
All the planning documents can be accessed here. Documents on the South Norfolk website detail this application and include:
Landscape and Visual Assessment document dated March 2025 (2025_0806-LANDSCAPE_AND_VISUAL_ASSESSMENT-8714520.pdf)
Pg5/6 offers a description of the site:
“2.2.3 The development would comprise of the following:
- The batteries will be housed in containers running in parallel rows across the site.
- The containers will have a maximum built form of 3m.
- The BESS containers will require site levelling and small-scale groundworks for the implementation along with slab foundations.
- A Developer and District Network Operator (DNO) substation compound and associated access and infrastructure.
- Cabins including a switchgear / meter room.
- Internal service roads will run through the site.
- Underground and overground cabling.
- 2m high security fencing would be erected around the site boundary to restrict access to the site with CCTV at regular intervals.
- Associated landscape works.
2.2.4 The site would be accessed from Wymondham Road with new access roads connecting traffic from the road to the development area.
2.2.5 The development is expected to be operational for 35 years. At the end of this period, the development will be dismantled, and the site restored, or an application would be submitted to extend the life of the development….”
Pg 67 – visibility assessment for a radius of 3km from the site
Community Engagement
Norwich to Tilbury – November 2025 Project Update
| Norwich to Tilbury is a proposal for a new electricity transmission connection. It will play an important part in connecting low carbon, more affordable electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed. We’re taking to the skies |
| We’re carrying out drone flyover surveys this week along the Norwich to Tilbury route to gather fresh data. These surveys will give us detailed views of the route to complement the information we already have. The flights will be carried out by Stirling X, a Norwich-based company with fully certified pilots operating under enhanced permissions from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The drones will fly at around 100 metres (about 400 feet), capturing high-quality video footage to keep our information accurate and up to date.  |
| What you can expect |
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| Our drones will only record footage relevant to the route and surrounding landscape. Each flight is managed by a qualified pilot, supported by trained observers along the route to ensure everything runs smoothly. We’ll mainly use public rights of way and other accessible areas for take-off and landing, so disruption will be kept to a minimum. We’re also coordinating with local airfields, including Wattisham, to make sure operations are safe. Noise levels will be very low – similar to an electric lawnmower during take-off and landing – and once the drones reach operational height, you won’t be able to hear them. |
Comments to SNC by 10 December
Reference: 2025/3365
Proposal: Erection of cart lodge
Location: Burley Place Hethel Road Wreningham
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Tunnicliffe
Application Type: Householder
On 23 August 2025 planning permission was granted for a planning application (see here) “2023/3219 – Prior Approval notification application – South Of High Common Farm, Wymondham Road”. At the time of consultation, December 2023, the Parish Council commented and stated its opposition to the application.
On 2 October 2025 a new planning application was received by South Norfolk Council – 2025/3096 “Demolition of agricultural building and erection of five dwellings and associated change of use of land from agricultural to private amenity”. We had not been advised about this latest planning application.
Those passing by the area will see that the farmhouse has been demolished and an access road is being created from the site to Wymondham Road. The Parish Council is seeking clarification from South Norfolk Council about the status of this latest planning application and the works already undertaken.
22 October 2025: NCC Highways have written regarding the proposed 30mph limit on Potash Lane. See email extract below:
8 September 2025: A proposed 30mph speed limit on a realigned section of Potash Lane along with a Prohibition of motor vehicles restriction on the existing section of Potash Lane. These changes are part of the new roundabout off Wymondham Road and a new link road to tie in with Potash Lane to the north.
These proposals are being formally advertised from Friday 5 September 2025 and the advertisement period will last until Tuesday 30 September 2025.
A copy of the draft Orders, a plan, the Statement of Reasons for making the Orders and a
copy of the Order being consolidated can be viewed online here.
Copies are also available for inspection at Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Norwich, NR1 2DH and at the offices of South Norfolk District Council, Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Norwich NR7 0WF during normal office hours.
Any objections and representations relating to the Order must be made in writing and must specify the grounds on which they are made. All correspondence for these proposals must be received at the office of nplaw, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH, marked for the attention of the nplaw Traffic Regulation Order Team by the 30 September 2025. They may also be emailed to trafficorders@norfolk.gov.uk
Three of the document are presented here:
We received the following from the Project Director, Simon Pepper:
Norwich to Tilbury submits Development Consent Order application
National Grid has today submitted an application for a Development Consent Order for Norwich to Tilbury. This submission is a landmark moment and follows more than three years of consultation with landowners, local communities and stakeholders. Their comments, along with environmental and technical assessments have helped us to develop our final proposals.
Our proposals include a new transmission line between Norwich and Tilbury along with two new substations. If consent is granted, the project will boost electricity capacity across a region that has historically had limited transmission infrastructure.
This project is a key part of The Great Grid Upgrade, 17 major infrastructure projects in England and Wales designed to help deliver more homegrown British energy to where it is needed, boosting local economies, creating jobs, and providing cleaner, more affordable energy.
The Great Grid Upgrade is vital to increase Britain’s energy security and meet growing demand for electricity in the years ahead. With demand expected to double by 2050, the Norwich to Tilbury upgrade will provide enough electricity to power up to six million homes and businesses.
The Planning Inspectorate now has up to 28 days to decide whether to accept the application. If accepted, our submission documents will be published on the Planning Inspectorate’s website. This will include a Consultation Report providing responses to the feedback submitted during the 2024 statutory consultation and the targeted consultations earlier this year.
The Planning Inspectorate will then appoint an Examining Authority which will hold a six-month examination of our application. Local residents, landowners and our stakeholders will be able to register an interest at that point so they can provide comments and take part in the examination period. We provide more information on how to take part if our application is accepted.
Following examination, the Examining Authority will then prepare a detailed report along with its recommendation to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Secretary of State then has three months to decide whether to approve the application.
We expect the whole process to take around 18 months.
I would like to thank you and your parish Councillors for your continued engagement as we developed our proposals. If you would like any further information, please get in touch.
Yours faithfully
Simon Pepper
Project Director (contact@n-t.nationalgrid.com)
Norwich to Tilbury