Bradwell, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradwell, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradwell are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradwell
Bradwell is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated directly west of the urban areas of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea. Its close proximity to these towns makes it an important area for planning applications, as development in Bradwell is often influenced by the surrounding urban landscape.
Population: 11,636 (2021) · Area: 9.7 km²
District: Great Yarmouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Great Yarmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
- LSOA: Great Yarmouth 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradwell.
- 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 Bradwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Bradwell.
- - 6 Homefield Avenue Bradwell Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 8NA
Single-storey side and rear extension; Partial demolition and partial extension and alterations to existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 Fulmar Close Bradwell NR31 8JG
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Garages between 65 and Cornerways, Bradwell Avenue Bradwell NR31 8HE
Erection of two lock-up garages for use for commercial storage (Use Class B8).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 3 Lord Montgomery Way Bradwell NR31 8TD
Partial change of use of garage to use as a dog grooming salon (sui generis use), operating on a one-to-one appointment only basis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 42 Homefield Avenue Bradwell NR31 8NS
Application for Prior Approval for the proposed conversion and change of use of the first floor only, from retail use (Class E(a)) into a 2-bedroom residential dwelling flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 163 Mill Lane Bradwell NR31 8HS
Removal of existing conservatory; Erection of single storey rear extension; Erection of a garden shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 40 Laburnum Close Bradwell NR31 8JB
Proposed change of use of residential garage for use as a barbers shop, including external alterations and creation of new parking space
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Beaumont Park Mill Lane Bradwell NR31 8HP
Proposed works to trees (TPO G1. No 1 2009) Fell first 5 Pine trees on grass island to allow for car park
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 117 Mill Lane Bradwell NR31 8HR
Alterations to replace existing flat roof with a pitched roof with an increased roof pitch than the adjacent roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Bradwell in Norfolk
Bradwell is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated directly west of the urban areas of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea. Its close proximity to these towns makes it an important area for planning applications, as development in Bradwell is often influenced by the surrounding urban landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,636 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.
Bradwell covers an area of approximately 9.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bradwell show an average sale price of £221,830, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bradwell includes 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bradwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bradwell
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bradwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bradwell were full planning applications (13), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.