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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gorleston-on-Sea · updated daily · Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

46 Magdalen Way Gorleston NR31 7DAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 9: Details of the proposed bricks and other external materials, of pp 06/25/0466/F (Change of use from office (Use Class E) into a 5-bedroom accessible residential dwelling (Use Class C3), with associated external alterations.)Received 21 Oct 202606/26/0831/CD
46 Magdalen Way Gorleston NR31 7DAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 8: Submission of arboricultural implications assessment, of pp 06/25/0466/F (Change of use from office (Use Class E) into a 5-bedroom accessible residential dwelling (Use Class C3), with associated external alterations.)Received 21 Oct 202606/26/0830/CD
46 Magdalen Way Gorleston NR31 7DAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 6: Building Regulations requirements for accessible and adaptable dwellings, of pp 06/25/0466/F (Change of use from office (Use Class E) into a 5-bedroom accessible residential dwelling (Use Class C3), with associated external alterations.)Received 21 Oct 202606/26/0829/CD
46 Magdalen Way Gorleston NR31 7DAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 5: Details of water conservation measures, of pp 06/25/0466/F (Change of use from office (Use Class E) into a 5-bedroom accessible residential dwelling (Use Class C3), with associated external alterations.)Received 21 Oct 202606/26/0828/CD
St Peter the Apostle Church, Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6PFAwaiting decisionConsultation request for works to St Peter The Apostle Church: 1. In-fill buttresses at base of tower to form pitched lead roofs to redirect rainwater. 2. Alter and repair high level rainwater goods on tower, repair hoppers and relocate chutes to improve water management system 3. Remove, repair and restore original timber windowsReceived 16 Oct 202606/26/0816/SU

Planning in Gorleston-on-Sea

Approved: 95%; 41 of 41 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gorleston-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from Great Yarmouth Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Gorleston-on-Sea

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NR31 143 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Gorleston-on-Sea show an average sale price of £231,129, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Gorleston-on-Sea has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Gorleston-on-Sea. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gorleston-on-Sea?

In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Gorleston-on-Sea. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Gorleston-on-Sea?

The average planning decision time near Gorleston-on-Sea 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 Gorleston-on-Sea?

The planning approval rate near Gorleston-on-Sea is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gorleston-on-Sea?

The most common type of planning application near Gorleston-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gorleston-on-Sea?

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