Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Gorleston-on-Sea
Gorleston-on-Sea, a charming seaside town within the borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is located south of Great Yarmouth, across the River Yare. Originally a port town recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, Gorleston evolved from a fishing hub, particularly for herring, to a popular seaside resort by the Edwardian era. Incorporated into Great Yarmouth in 1836, the town's rich history offers valuable context for those researching planning applications in the area, especially in relation to coastal development and heritage conservation.
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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: Great Yarmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
- LSOA: Great Yarmouth 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorleston-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorleston-on-Sea.
- 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 Gorleston-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Gorleston-on-Sea.
- - 20 Clarence Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6DT
Change of use from supported living accommodation to a (sui generis use class) house in multiple occupation (HMO) for emergency (short term) accommodation. Erection of shed/cycle storage; bin storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 30 Pound Lane Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 7QX
Application for Prior Approval for a larger home extension: Erection of a single storey dual-pitch roof rear extension 5.0m deep, 3.55m in height with eaves height 2.25m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 36 Englands Lane (land adjacent) Gorleston NR31 6BE
Installation of a 11m tall medium wooden pole as fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 15 Marine Parade Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6DX
Works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Willow - Reduce and cut back to previous pollard points as part of on-going maintenance; G2 - small stand of Birch - Reduce and cut back by 30% and thin as pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 53 Clarence Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6DR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate of Existing Use of property as six self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-12-06
View full details - - 2 West Avenue Gorleston NR31 6JF
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 1A Poplar Avenue Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 7PW
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Oder (TPO No. 5 2013) - T1 (Walnut) - Fell due to heavy decline and armillaria present around the basal area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 2 Victoria Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6EH
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 110 Middleton Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 7PH
Proposed dropped kerb to property to form vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Annexe 17 Marine Parade Gorleston NR31 6DX
Discharge of Condition 5 of pp. 06/24/0804/F (Retrospective application for the change of use of existing flat to create a dwelling) - Details of electric vehicle charging point
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Annexe 17 Marine Parade Gorleston NR31 6DX
Discharge of Condition 6 of pp. 06/24/0804/F (Retrospective application for the change of use of existing flat to create a dwelling) - Details of bird box provisions
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Annexe 17 Marine Parade Gorleston NR31 6DX
Discharge of Condition 4 of pp. 06/24/0804/F (Retrospective application for the change of use of existing flat to create a dwelling) - Details of bin refuse store position
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Annexe 17 Marine Parade Gorleston NR31 6DX
Discharge of Condition 3 of pp. 06/24/0804/F (Retrospective application for the change of use of existing flat to create a dwelling) - Details of water conservation measures
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 53 Clarence Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6DR
Retrospective planning permission for the ground floor to be used as 2no. self-contained residential flats and conversion of first and second floors from 6no. holiday flats to 4no. self-contained resi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 16 Marine Parade Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6DX
Notification of proposed works to trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1m; T2 - Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 1m and removal of deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 63 Englands Lane Gorleston NR31 6BE
Notification of proposed larger home extension: Flat roof single storey rear extension with flat roof light
Status: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 69 Lowestoft Road Gorleston GREAT YARMOUTH NR31 6SH
Proposed change of use from a community facility/shop (Use Class F2) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis Use). Installation of an odour extraction and ventilation system and flue.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 18A Lower Cliff Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6AZ
Proposed conversion of existing garage to residential annex.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 8 Gloucester Avenue Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 7LT
Proposed single storey rear extension (revision of permission 06/23/0464/HH)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 86 Lowestoft Road Gorleston Great Yarmouth NR31 6NB
Proposed demolition of existing garden room and erection of rear single-storey extension and erection of new side porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-06-17
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A brief summary of Gorleston-on-Sea in Norfolk
Gorleston-on-Sea, a charming seaside town within the borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is located south of Great Yarmouth, across the River Yare. Originally a port town recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, Gorleston evolved from a fishing hub, particularly for herring, to a popular seaside resort by the Edwardian era. Incorporated into Great Yarmouth in 1836, the town's rich history offers valuable context for those researching planning applications in the area, especially in relation to coastal development and heritage conservation.
Property prices in Gorleston-on-Sea 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 Gorleston-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Gorleston-on-Sea has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cliff Hill, Gorleston, Gorleston Town Centre. 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 Gorleston-on-Sea includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary. 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 Gorleston-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Gorleston-on-Sea. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gorleston-on-Sea.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Gorleston-on-Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gorleston-on-Sea were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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