Burgh Castle, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burgh Castle, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Burgh Castle
Burgh Castle is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 3 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth and 16 miles east of Norwich. The area is renowned for its historical significance, particularly the well-preserved Roman Saxon Shore fort, also named Burgh Castle, which may be of interest to those exploring planning applications related to heritage and conservation in the region.
Population: 1,323 (2021) · Area: 6.8 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 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burgh Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burgh Castle.
- 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 Burgh Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burgh Castle.
- - Land between Roman Way and 1 Cement Cottages Butt Lane Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth NR31 9QD
Retrospective application to provide a new vehicular access to the north and to widen the existing site entrance to the south, install fencing and gates, and to create a gravel vehicular access route
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 73 Butt Lane Burgh Castle NR31 9PY
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Northern Extension to Welcome Pit, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9PY
Discharge of conditions 7 (Off-site Highway Improvement Works) 12 (Tree Protection Responsible Person), 13 (Restoration Scheme), 14 (Landscaping Scheme), 15 (Soil Bunds), and 16 (Aftercare Scheme) of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Burgh Castle in Norfolk
Burgh Castle is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 3 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth and 16 miles east of Norwich. The area is renowned for its historical significance, particularly the well-preserved Roman Saxon Shore fort, also named Burgh Castle, which may be of interest to those exploring planning applications related to heritage and conservation in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,323 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.
Burgh Castle covers an area of approximately 6.8 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 Burgh Castle 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 Burgh Castle a particularly low-crime area.
Burgh Castle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Halvergate Marshes. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burgh Castle includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Halvergate Marshes SSSI, Breydon Water SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breydon Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Breydon Water; 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, Burgh Castle 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 Burgh Castle
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Burgh Castle. The average decision time was 110 days.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Burgh Castle take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burgh Castle were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
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