South Norfolk District Council has refused a proposal to demolish an existing double garage, build four garages in its place and change the use of land between 21 and 21a Alburgh Road, in Hempnall, from residential to commercial. Planning permission to demolish two garages on a Hampnall site has been refused. Picture: Mark BullimoreHempnall Parish Council objected to the scheme on the grounds of lack of information about the commercial use of the proposed garages. The report said: “The site is located in Hempnall Green, which is an isolated ribbon development with some commercial development. They continued: “The proposed commercial use on the site would increase traffic movements associated with accessing, loading and unloading the units.

Source: Express February 11, 2026 11:10 UTC