California, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near California, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in California are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About California
California is a charming seaside village located in the parish of Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby, within the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Situated just 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth, it shares borders with the village of Scratby to the north and is only 1 mile from Caister-on-Sea, making it an integral part of the Great Yarmouth Urban Area along the picturesque North Sea coast. This coastal location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby
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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 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near California.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near California.
- 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 California based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
118 planning applications found near California.
- - Halcyon 24 Beach Drive Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3NP
Extension of existing garage including increasing roof height (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-04-18
View full details - - 6 California Avenue Great Yarmouth Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Development for a single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 22 Beach Drive Scratby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3NP
Demolition of existing conservatory; Erection of replacement single storey rear extension; Erection of new pitched roof over existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Lands End Rottenstone Lane Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3QT
Retrospective application for the erection of a cabin in place of former sheds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - 36 Beach Drive Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3NP
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and garage; Erection of single-storey rear extension; Erection of a single-storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - S/o 55 Beach Drive Scratby NR29 3NP
Installation of 1 x 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Corner Oaks 32 Beach Drive Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3NP
Proposed front and side single-storey extensions to enlarge care home sitting room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - 29 Beach Drive Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3NP
Increased roof height and rear roof extension; Ground floor rear extension; Front porch; Extension to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - Cellnex NP Seacroft Hemsby limited Beach Road Hemsby NR29 3NW
Proposed Works To Trees: T1 & T2 Holm Oak's - Reduce multiple limbs of trees by 2m; T3 Holly - Cut rotten/damaged stem back to the main tree trunk; T4 Holly - Clear suckers from the base of the tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-09-22
View full details - - Sunnyshore 48 Nightingale Close Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3NR
Side extension and replacement roof to the entire bungalow to create 3 bedroom accommodation in the roof space. Creation of link and alterations to garage to convert for use as bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-08-31
View full details - - 14 Penguin Road Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3NU
Proposed front porch extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Sea Breezes 25 The Promenade Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PA
Erection of Conservatory to front of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 6 California Avenue Scratby Ormesby Great Yarmouth NR29 3PE
Replacement roof and raising roof height, addition of new first floor accommodation and external alterations including demolition of conservatory, to convert 2-bedroom bungalow to 4 bedroom dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-06-30
View full details - - Narca, 32 Beach Drive Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3NP
Proposed flat roofed extension to form new store room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - 13 California Avenue Scratby GREAT YARMOUTH Norfolk NR29 3PE
Proposed demolition of existing garage/storage buildings and construction of single storey side/rear extension with glazed balcony to the roof area, external walls to be cream render and brickwork
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - 6 California Avenue Scratby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3PE
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with 2 storey 4 bedroomed detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-01-27
View full details - - 17 The Promenade Scratby Great Yarmouth Nprfolk NR29 3PA
Proposed single storey rear/side extension (replacement/enlargement of existing)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - Laburnham 11 California Avenue Scratby Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PE
Retrospective permission for a detached garden gym.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2022-05-27
View full details - - 16 Penguin Road Scratby GREAT YARMOUTH Norfolk NR29 3NU
Revision of PP - 06/22/0015/HH - Proposal for two single storey side/rear extensions and replacement of existing red tile hanging with anthracite/grey cement board cladding on the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - 2 Beach Drive Scratby GREAT YARMOUTH Norfolk NR29 3NP
Change of use of land to enable installation of red telephone box for use as a library; Installation of bench and planter
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2022-02-17
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A brief summary of California in Norfolk
California is a charming seaside village located in the parish of Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby, within the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Situated just 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth, it shares borders with the village of Scratby to the north and is only 1 mile from Caister-on-Sea, making it an integral part of the Great Yarmouth Urban Area along the picturesque North Sea coast. This coastal location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby district.
Property prices in California 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 California a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around California includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash. 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, California 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 California
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near California. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 near California.
The average decision period of 82 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 near California were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Scratby planning applications
- Newport planning applications
- Dowe Hill planning applications
- Ormesby St Margaret planning applications
- Filby Heath planning applications
- Hemsby planning applications
- Ormesby St Michael planning applications
- Caister-on-Sea planning 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.