Starting a new business
Summary
We have produced a set of guidance notes for people thinking about starting a new business - such as opening a B&B, kennels or a hairdressers - which gives useful advice on how you should proceed, and some of the agencies you might need to contact. We also provide a 'One Stop Shop' service for small businesses to give advice before you submit a formal planning application for your business premises.
How to use the One Stop Shop service
- Open the questionnaire from the ‘Downloads’ box below.
- Print out a copy of the form.
- Fill in the form.
- Send the form to:
Planning Services
South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk House
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
NR15 2XE.
Printable forms
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Download the One Stop Shop pre-application advice form [PDF, 45 Kb]
Downloads
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Download the guide to starting a bed and breakfast [PDF, 94 Kb]
Download the guide to running a business from home [PDF, 100 Kb]
Download the guide for opening a cattery or kennels [PDF, 105 Kb]
Download the guide to becoming a childminder [PDF, 100 Kb]
Download the guide to starting a hairdressing business [PDF, 98 Kb]
Download the guide to opening a hot food takeaway [PDF, 106 Kb]
Further information
One Stop Shop Service
This service is for small businesses and will allow you to get advice before you send a formal planning application in.
You need to print and fill in the pre-application form about your proposal. This form can be downloaded from the 'Printable forms' section above. Once we receive the form we will contact the other sections likely to be involved within the Council such as the Highways Authority who will respond to the details you have given.
This service takes about four weeks and provides advice at an initial stage only, but can be useful prior to submitting a formal application. You should contact other agencies outside the council separately.
Related pages on this website
External links
Business Link East
This site gives information for people who are considering starting up a business, as well as those who are already trading e.g. how to find and manage money for a business, international trade and taxes, returns and payrolls.
Trading Standards, Norfolk County Council
Trading Standards provides an advisory service to businesses which provides support and information so that they can comply with trading standards and consumer protection law.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Planning Services |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533845 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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