Cromer, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cromer, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
About Cromer
Cromer is a picturesque coastal town located on the North Norfolk coast, approximately 23 miles north of Norwich and just 4 miles east of Sheringham. Covering an area of 4.66 km², the town has a population of 7,683, according to the 2011 census. Local planning applications are managed by the North Norfolk District Council, headquartered in Cromer, alongside Norfolk County Council based in Norwich, making it an important hub for regional development.
Population: 7,543 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: North Norfolk
Website: http://www.cromer-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cromer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cromer.
- 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 Cromer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Cromer.
- - N N D C The Meadow Car Park Meadow Road Cromer Norfolk
Erection of Freestanding Multi Touch Screen Poster (Local tourist attractions, accommodation etc plus train times)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 11 Bond Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9DA
Discharge of conditions 4 (hanging tile sample), 5 (details of windows), 6 (biodiversity enhancements) & 7 (notification of commencement) of planning permission PF/24/2613 (Conversion of first and sec
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Aurora Bar and Restaurant New Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP
Retention of works comprising installation of extract flues for kitchen upgrade and installation of mock bay window structure to conceal extract fans
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 21 Garden Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HN
New Premises Licence (consultation)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd Holt Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9SW
Installation of floodlights, CCTV cameras and associated poles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 1 Chesterfield Lodge West Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9DT
Notification of works (cable on wall) to install fixed line broadband under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Tides Restaurant Promenade Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HE
Change of use of Tides from a bistro to a takeaway operation, including kitchen refit and new extraction. Plus change windows to the kiosk and the installation of LED digital screens to replace illumi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Cromer Artspace Promenade Cromer Norfolk NR27 9FA
Premises Licence for sale of alcohol (Consultation)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 21 Cabbell Road Cromer Norfolk
External alterations including revised access stair, provision of bin storage, alterations to lower ground floor courtyard, and installation of a Juliet balcony at upper ground floor level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - S/0 45 Westcliff Avenue & S/0 9 Central Road Cromer Norfolk
Notification of installation of 2 x 10m Medium Wooden Poles for fixed line broadband apparatus (Ref-COV_ V9032 (CER) WGPR7F9Z)
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 2 Beach Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9AL
Crown reduce a Eucalyptus tree to approx. 60% , the tree is currently 10m in height and proposing to reduce by 5-6m and remove any deadwood, the branches are overhanging the boundary. Crown reduce 2 H
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 2A Canada Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9AH
Remove Tree which is growing with brick wall around it. The wall is in danger of falling down into 2A Canada Road, as the tree is pushing against it.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 6 Pier Court New Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP
Discharge of condition 5 (render removal method, test panels) and 6 (re-rendering method) of listed building consent LA/25/0689 (External works to repair and refurbish building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 36 Church Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9ES
Change of use of part of basement to shop to provide additional floor area for attached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Canada Road Cromer Norfolk
Display of 2 no. non-illuminated fascia signs on front and side elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - 6 Hamilton Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HL
Change of use and extension to building used for purpose ancillary to Peggottys' restaurant to a self-contained flat (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Canada Road Cromer Norfolk
Materials to front / side elevation altered (render / textured paint)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 2B Louden Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9EF
Change of use from dog grooming salon (Use Class E(c)(iii)) to one bedroom residential flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Telephone Exchange (Cromer ATE) Louden Road Cromer NR27 9EF
Non-material amendment of planning permission PF/23/1668 (Installation of 3 no. antenna and ancillary radio equipment, 1 no. GPS Module onto equipment cabin, internal upgrades to equipment cabinets an
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 4A Chesterfield Villas West Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9EW
Installation of sliding metal gate to rear of property (retrospective) incorporating stained black timber cladding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-06-17
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A brief summary of Cromer in Norfolk
Cromer is a picturesque coastal town located on the North Norfolk coast, approximately 23 miles north of Norwich and just 4 miles east of Sheringham. Covering an area of 4.66 km², the town has a population of 7,683, according to the 2011 census. Local planning applications are managed by the North Norfolk District Council, headquartered in Cromer, alongside Norfolk County Council based in Norwich, making it an important hub for regional development. The Town has a population of approximately 7,543 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Cromer covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Cromer show an average sale price of £294,353, 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 Cromer a particularly low-crime area.
Cromer has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cromer. 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 Cromer includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Runton Cliffs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 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, Cromer planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cromer-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Cromer
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Cromer. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cromer may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cromer were full planning applications (19), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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