Hemsby, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hemsby, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hemsby are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £231,129 (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 2026-05.
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
331 planning applications found near Hemsby.
- - Maison De Levain The Street Hemsby NR29 4EU
Erection of two-storey building for use as a 1-bedroom residential flat (use class C3) above a car port and study.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-03-28
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 due to risk to Highway Safety and replace with a Silver Birch
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-02-22
View full details - - Charisma, North Road Hemsby NR29 4LJ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | 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: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 9 Homestead Gardens Hemsby NR29 4JU
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No.2 1984) - G2 (Beech) - Crown reduction of 2.5m, crown lift to 3m above ground and shape and thin where appropriate
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - R/o Orchard House Yarmouth Road Hemsby NR29 4NJ
Proposed installation of 9m wooden pole for fixed broadband purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - The Burial Grounds The Street Hemsby NR29 4EU
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area; I.D. 93 (White Willow) To pollard at 3m after significant branch structure failures.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 10 North Road Hemsby NR29 4EZ
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No.14 1993) T2 (Oak) - Removal of deadwood.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Hemsby Tents & Touring Kings Loke Hemsby NR29 4HN
Variation of Condition 1(a) of the deemed planning permission granted by virtue of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 and the existing Site Licence dated 25th June 2013, ref: HE/004
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 40 The Close Hemsby Great Yarmouth NR29 4ER
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Beech Grove The Street Hemsby NR29 4EU
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No.14 1993) G5 (Beech & Horse Chestnut) BT1,2,3,4 and 5 on plan - crown thin by 30%;
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 1 Medeswell Hemsby Norfolk NR29 4NU
Non-Material Amendment of pp 06/24/1004/F (Alterations to remove front door and convert garage into an office for personal use) - Proposed change to the position of the new door on the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 26 Barleycroft Hemsby Great Yarmouth NR29 4NS
Erection of single storey rear extension; Conversion of existing garage to provide additional bedroom accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - Site opposite 1 Vine Close Hemsby NR29 4HQ
Proposed Installation of 1 x 10m light wooden pole for fixed broadband purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Blue Dell North Road Hemsby NR29 4EZ
Proposed works to protected tree (Tree Preservation Order ref: TPO No 5, 2025) - T1: Beech - crown reduction by three metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - Saronfa 11 Beach Road Hemsby NR29 4HJ
Proposed side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Land at NE corner of Beach Road and Back Market Lane (Seacroft Hemsby Ltd) Hemsby Great Yarmouth, NR29 4HR
Application for Prior Approval for: Proposed removal of an existing 15m telecoms monopole, base cabinet and apparatus; Erection of a replacement 18m tall telecoms lattice tower and headframe, 9no. ant
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Land at Seadell Chalet Park Hemsby NR29 4HP
Proposed upgrade of the existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of 3 no. existing antennas and installation of 3 no. new antennas; Installation of 1 no. 300mm diameter dish ant
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - 1 Medeswell (Garage at the rear of) Hemsby NR29 4NU
Alterations to remove front door and convert garage into an office for personal use by the occupants of 1 Medeswell, Hemsby.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-12-29
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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 £231,129, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Hemsby. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Hemsby.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Hemsby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hemsby were full planning applications (13), tree works (11), telecoms (6). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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