Abbey Thetford

Breckland Council has received and made valid an outline planning application reference 3PL/2024/0394/O, relating to the Abbey Estate in Thetford for:

'Outline planning permission for demolition and phased development of residential units (up to 500 units uplift) including special care units and HMOs (Classes C3, C2 and C4) and up to 1,600 sq. metres of flexible floor space for purposes within Class E (commercial, business and service), Class F1 (Learning and non-residential institutions), Class F2 (Local Community) and sui generis uses (launderette and hot food takeaways); external alterations to existing properties; together with associated highway, engineering and landscape works. All detailed matters except access points at boundary approved for future determination'.

This is proposed as a phased development comprising additional homes, external alterations to existing properties, and flexible floor space for commercial, business and service purposes - including sites of learning and community assets such as a launderette and takeaways. In addition, the proposal puts forward plans for highway, engineering and landscaping works.

This is an outline application, which means all detailed matters except for access points at the boundary would be put forward for consideration at a future point.

The planning application reference is 3PL/2024/0394/O and the plans and documents submitted in relation to this application can be viewed using the application reference number on our Planning Application Search Page.  This is also the place to make any comments on the application.

The Council has commenced a formal 28 day consultation exercise which will include letters going to all properties within the Estate, as well as a number of site notices around the estate and a press advert.  Please note we will not be reconsulting in this way again and therefore we are encouraging anyone who is interested in the application to review posts on this page and review any amendments using the Planning Application Search Page