Planning Applications featuring Change of Use from A1

Dear Mr White

Thank you for your request that is being considered. You may be aware
that we have 20 working days in which to respond to FOI requests and you
will therefore hear from me again by 1 September 2009 or earlier if
possible.

For your information, the Act defines a number of exemptions, which may
prevent release of the information you have requested. There will be an
assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then some or all
of the information may not be released. You will be informed if this is
the case, including your rights of appeal.

There may be a fee payable for `reasonable disbursement' costs such as
postage and photocopying. This will be considered and you will be informed
if a fee is payable. In this event the fee must be paid before the
information is processed and released. The 20 working day time limit for
responses is suspended until receipt of the payment.

If you have any queries or concerns then please let me know. If you do
contact us again concerning this request, please quote FOI 09-192.

Regards

Emma Nangle
Information Rights Officer
South Norfolk Council
Long Stratton Norwich
NR15 2XE
tel: 01508 533747
email: [South Norfolk District Council request email]
website: [1]www.south-norfolk.gov.uk

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Dear Mr White
I refer to your Freedom of Information request to which I am now in a
position to respond. I have reproduced your request below along with my
answers for ease of reference.

In the last 5 years:

1) How many planning applications have you received featuring a
change of use from A1?

South Norfolk Council has received a total of 493 applications for a
change of use in the aforementioned period. Of this 493 applications, it
appears that 44 were change from A1 use. I am confident that this figure
is accurate, however as the description of some applications is vague
and does not specifically refer to A1 use, I cannot guarantee that this
figure is absolutely correct. If you do require precise figures, I may
be able to provide something more accurate, however this would take
considerable more time.

2) Of those applications in 1, how many of these were retrospective?
One

3) How many planning applications have you received from Starbucks
(or their representatives) featuring a change of use from A1? None

4) Of those applications in 3, how many of these were retrospective?

N/A

I hope this is of assistance and is sufficient to meet your requirements,
but if, for whatever reason you wish to get back to me, please feel free
to do so. In particular if you are unhappy with the information provided
or how your request was handled please let me know and I will explain how
you can make a complaint to the Council. 

Please quote FOI 09-192 in any further correspondence concerning this
request.
Regards

Emma Nangle
Information Rights Officer
South Norfolk Council
Long Stratton Norwich
NR15 2XE
tel: 01508 533747
email: [South Norfolk District Council request email]
website: [1]www.south-norfolk.gov.uk

_____________________________________________
From: Emma Nangle On Behalf Of Right2Know
Sent: 05 August 2009 09:32
To: 'Matt White'
Subject: RE: FoI request - Planning Applications featuring Change
of Use from A1: FOI 09-192

Dear Mr White

Thank you for your request that is being considered. You may be aware
that we have 20 working days in which to respond to FOI requests and you
will therefore hear from me again by 1 September 2009 or earlier if
possible.

For your information, the Act defines a number of exemptions, which may
prevent release of the information you have requested. There will be an
assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then some or all
of the information may not be released. You will be informed if this is
the case, including your rights of appeal.

There may be a fee payable for `reasonable disbursement' costs such as
postage and photocopying. This will be considered and you will be informed
if a fee is payable. In this event the fee must be paid before the
information is processed and released. The 20 working day time limit for
responses is suspended until receipt of the payment.

If you have any queries or concerns then please let me know. If you do
contact us again concerning this request, please quote FOI 09-192.

Regards

Emma Nangle
Information Rights Officer
South Norfolk Council
Long Stratton Norwich
NR15 2XE
tel: 01508 533747
email: [South Norfolk District Council request email]
website: [2]www.south-norfolk.gov.uk

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