Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Caister-on-Sea are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Caister-on-Sea
Caister-on-Sea, often referred to simply as Caister, is a prominent village and seaside resort located in Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 2.75 miles north of Great Yarmouth and 18 miles east of Norwich along the North Sea coast, the area is a focal point for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
Population: 8,617 (2021)
District: Great Yarmouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £231,129 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Great Yarmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
- LSOA: Great Yarmouth 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caister-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caister-on-Sea.
- 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 Caister-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Caister-on-Sea.
- - 53 High Street (former Caister Police Station) Caister NR30 5AD
Retrospective application to vary Condition 2 of pp 06/21/0107/F (Redevelopment of site to include 2 pairs of 4-bedroom houses and 1 pair of 3-bedroom houses; Conversion of main building into 2no. fla
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 Gedge Road Caister-on-sea NR30 5LR
Part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension; Side extension to create porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 16 Seafield Road South Caister-on-sea NR30 5LF
Single-storey side/rear extension; Single-storey rear extension; Two-storey front extension and single-storey porch; Demolition of existing outbuilding and garage and erection of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 16 Seafield Road South Caister-on-sea NR30 5LG
Demolition of existing study and garage and alterations to west elevation. Subdivision of the garden to create a new residential plot and erection of a new 1no. 3-bedroom detached chalet bungalow with
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Old Hall Hotel And Health Club High Street Caister-on-sea NR30 5JL
Continued use of a temporary Marquee to be used in conjunction with Branford's Restaurant and Bar at The Old Hall Hotel between the 30th September 2026 - 31st March 2031 for a fixed five-year period.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Old Hall Hotel Caister-on-Sea NR30 5JL
Proposed installation of 9M light wooden pole for fixed broadband purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 27 St Hilda Road Caister-on-sea NR30 5LH
Proposed erection of a rear single storey extension to replace existing balcony on top
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-08-04
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A brief summary of Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk
Caister-on-Sea, often referred to simply as Caister, is a prominent village and seaside resort located in Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 2.75 miles north of Great Yarmouth and 18 miles east of Norwich along the North Sea coast, the area is a focal point for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,617 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.
Property prices in Caister-on-Sea show an average sale price of £231,129, 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 Caister-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Caister-on-Sea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Yarmouth North Denes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Greater Wash, Great Yarmouth North Denes; 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, Caister-on-Sea 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 Caister-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Caister-on-Sea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Caister-on-Sea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 108 days, decisions near Caister-on-Sea 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 Caister-on-Sea were full planning applications (9), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.