Hemsby, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hemsby, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Hemsby
Hemsby is a coastal village and civil parish located in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Positioned approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Great Yarmouth, Hemsby offers a unique blend of seaside charm and potential for development, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 3,567 (2021) · Area: 7.1 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: Great Yarmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
- LSOA: Great Yarmouth 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hemsby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hemsby.
- 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 Hemsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hemsby.
- - Belmont House Winterton Road Hemsby NR29 4HH
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No 6 2011) - T5 (Pine) - Fell due to risk to Highway Safety and replace with a Silver Birch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-02-22
View full details - - Charisma, North Road Hemsby NR29 4LJ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 17 The Pastures Hemsby NR29 4HF
Application for Prior Approval for a larger home extension: Removal of existing conservatory and replacement with a single-storey flat-roof extension of 4.0m depth and 2.55m height.
Status: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Belmont House Winterton Road Hemsby NR29 4HH
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 6 2011) - T5 (Pine) - Fell, with replanting proposal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Iona 9 Beach Road Hemsby NR29 4HJ
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Former Pontins Holiday Centre Beach Road Hemsby Great Yarmouth NR29 4JU
Variation of Condition 6 of pp 06/20/0422/F (Development of 188no. dwellings and 88no. holiday lodges, new shop, leisure centre and cafe with associated highways works) - Amendment to approved plans t
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Hemsby in Norfolk
Hemsby is a coastal village and civil parish located in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Positioned approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Great Yarmouth, Hemsby offers a unique blend of seaside charm and potential for development, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,567 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.
Hemsby covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Hemsby 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 Hemsby a particularly low-crime area.
Hemsby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Winterton-on-Sea, Hemsby. 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 Hemsby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winterton-Horsey Dunes SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Winterton-Horsey Dunes, Southern North Sea; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, Great Yarmouth North Denes; 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 Hemsby
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hemsby. The average decision time was 90 days.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hemsby were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.