How long do planning decisions take near Filby?

The average planning decision time near Filby is 106 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 Filby?

The planning approval rate near Filby is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Filby?

The most common type of planning application near Filby is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Filby?

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Filby, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Filby, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Filby

Filby is a charming village and civil parish in Norfolk, situated 4.6 miles northwest of Great Yarmouth and 15 miles east of Norwich. Nestled between the scenic Filby and Ormesby Little Broads, the area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 893 (2021) · Area: 5.8 km²

District: Great Yarmouth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
LSOA: North Norfolk 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Filby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Filby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Filby.

- Carousel Broad Lane Filby Norfolk NR29 3HH
Single storey front extension to form new garage and storm porch to front (North) , demolition of existing conservatory and erection of replacement extension to side (East), material change to existin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-28
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- The Haven 2 York Villa Close Filby Great Yarmouth NR29 3JN
TPO no. 4 1995 - T1 Sycamore tree - fell tree as dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Filby in Norfolk

Filby covers an area of approximately 5.8 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 Filby show an average sale price of £221,830, 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 Filby a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Filby includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burgh Common and Muckfleet Marshes SSSI, Trinity Broads SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 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 Filby

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Filby. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Filby.

With an average of 106 days, decisions near Filby 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 Filby were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), tree works (1). 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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