How long do planning decisions take near Cobholm Island?

The average planning decision time near Cobholm Island is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cobholm Island?

The planning approval rate near Cobholm Island is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cobholm Island?

The most common type of planning application near Cobholm Island is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cobholm Island?

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Cobholm Island, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cobholm Island, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cobholm Island are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cobholm Island

Cobholm Island, located in the East Anglian county of Norfolk near Great Yarmouth, is part of the Southtown and Cobholm Ward under the jurisdiction of Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This area presents opportunities for planning applications, influenced by its unique geographical positioning and local governance.

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Area Information

Admin district: Great Yarmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
LSOA: Great Yarmouth 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cobholm Island.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cobholm Island.

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 Cobholm Island based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Cobholm Island.

- 1 Tyrrells Road Great Yarmouth NR31 0AR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the change of use of the first floor premises, from office (Use Class E) into a 2-bedroom residential flat (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-04
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- 1 Tyrells Road Great Yarmouth NR31 0AR
Application for Prior Approval for proposed change of use of first floor office (Use Class E) into a 2-bed residential dwelling flat (Use Class C3).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-08-09
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- Humberstone Farm Mill Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0AY
An application for prior approval for the construction of a building for the storage of agricultural machinery and hay, under Part 6 of the GPDO (Consultation by the Broads Authority Ref: BA/2025/0007
Status: Permitted | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 23 Cobholm Road Great Yarmouth NR31 0BU
Erection of a front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-08-18
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- 35 High Mill Road Great Yarmouth NR31 0DQ
Proposed single-storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-06-12
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A brief summary of Cobholm Island in Norfolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cobholm Island a particularly low-crime area.

Cobholm Island has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Market Place, Rows and North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Halvergate Marshes, Hall Quay and South Quay, Great Yarmouth, St George's, Great Yarmouth, King Street, Great Yarmouth, St Nicholas and Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Cobholm Island includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breydon Water SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, 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.

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Planning Activity in Cobholm Island

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Cobholm Island. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Cobholm Island.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Cobholm Island slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cobholm Island were discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

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