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Planning in Martham

Approved
85%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Martham

Martham is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, approximately 10 miles northwest of Great Yarmouth and 19 miles northeast of Norwich. This rural area offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to both coastal and urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,766 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.

Martham covers an area of approximately 11.8 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 Martham show an average sale price of £231,129, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Martham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Martham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Martham has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Martham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Martham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Martham. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Martham?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Martham. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Martham?
The average planning decision time near Martham is 69 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 Martham?
The planning approval rate near Martham is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Martham?
The most common type of planning application near Martham is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Martham?
You can search and track planning applications near Martham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.