How long do planning decisions take near California?

The average planning decision time near California is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near California?

The most common type of planning application near California is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near California?

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California, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near California, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Great Yarmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
LSOA: Great Yarmouth 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

2 planning applications found near California.

- 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 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
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A brief summary of California in Norfolk

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.

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Planning Activity in California

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near California. The average decision time was 84 days.

The average decision period of 84 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 (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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