How many planning applications has Great Yarmouth Borough Council received?

Great Yarmouth Borough Council received 547 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 74%.

How long does Great Yarmouth Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Great Yarmouth Borough Council takes an average of 78 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Great Yarmouth Borough Council?

Great Yarmouth Borough Council approves 74% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Great Yarmouth Borough Council?

To object to a Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Great Yarmouth Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Great Yarmouth Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 174 appeals were lodged against Great Yarmouth Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East of England

About Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Great Yarmouth Borough Council oversees a vibrant local government district in Norfolk, England, featuring the main town of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea, and numerous charming villages and rural areas, including part of The Broads. Key settlements within the borough include Caister-on-Sea, Hemsby, and Winterton-on-Sea, making it a diverse area for planning applications, from coastal developments to rural projects.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Great Yarmouth Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Great Yarmouth Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,955 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Breckland
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
LSOA: Breckland 011D

Crime Statistics

42 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 19
anti-social-behaviour: 8
criminal-damage-arson: 6
other-theft: 3
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Great Yarmouth Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Great Yarmouth Borough Council

1050 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Redbridge (River Thet)
Quidenham (River Whittle)
WYMONDHAM NORTH GS
Wymondham (River Tiffey)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Southburgh (Blackwater River)

A brief summary of Great Yarmouth Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area is £306,955, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council area recorded 42 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 16 designated conservation areas within the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: King Street, Great Yarmouth, Camperdown, Great Yarmouth, Market Place, Rows and North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Hall Quay and South Quay, Great Yarmouth, St Nicholas and Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston Town Centre, Hemsby, Martham, Winterton-on-Sea, Prince's Road, Great Yarmouth, and 6 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 1050 towns and villages, including Attleborough, Aylsham, Cromer, Diss, Downham Market and Fakenham. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Great Yarmouth Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area. Unlike the official Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 547 planning applications Great Yarmouth Borough Council received. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Great Yarmouth Borough Council were full planning applications (185), discharge of conditions (110), tree works (75). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 33 large-scale (major) developments, 138 medium-scale applications, 376 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

174 planning appeals were lodged against Great Yarmouth Borough Council decisions, of which 36 were allowed and 121 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 85 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 26 applications
Awaiting decision: 432 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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