Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ormesby St Margaret are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ormesby St Margaret
Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby is a civil parish in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, comprising the inland village of Ormesby St Margaret and the nearby seaside resorts of Scratby and California. Located approximately 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth and 19 miles east of Norwich, this area offers a blend of rural charm and coastal appeal, making it relevant for planning applications in both residential and tourism sectors.
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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 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ormesby St Margaret.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ormesby St Margaret.
- 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 Ormesby St Margaret based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Ormesby St Margaret.
- - 9 Firs Avenue Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3RT
Installation of render and weatherboard cladding to replace existing materials on all exterior elevations; Apply brick slips to chimney; Install replacement windows and garage door; Renew fascias and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Hirsts Farm Shop And Cafe, Mill Farm North Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby Norfolk NR29 3LE
Discharge of Condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain) of pp. 06/25/1095/F - (Single storey side extension to Farm Shop andCafe building (Use Class E).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Land to the east of 4 Orchard Court Ormesby St. Margaret Great Yarmouth NR293LB
Retrospective application to change the use of agricultural land to residential curtilage and associated works of development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Hirsts Farm Shop And Cafe Mill Farm North Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3LE
Single storey side extension to Farm Shop and Cafe building (Use Class E).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 1 Decoy Road Ormesby St Margaret NR29 3LG
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No.5 1981) T8 (Willow) - reduce height to 8m, reshape and balance the crown through branch reduction.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 4 Appleton Drive Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby Great Yarnouth NR29 3RL
Proposed single storey rear extension with new pitched roof including replacement of existing extension flat roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - South of 2 Coldham Close Ormesby Great Yarmouth NR29 3SG
Proposed installation of 1 x 10m Medium Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - South of 28 Thurne Way Ormesby Great Yarmouth NR29 3SQ
Proposed installation of 1 x 10 Medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 43 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH Norfolk NR29 3SD
Proposed front garage extension and porch with replacement pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2021-12-02
View full details - - 3 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SD
Proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of a new wraparound (side and rear) extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2021-05-06
View full details - - 4 Thurne Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SQ
Extension to existing porch with WC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2016-05-03
View full details - - 11 Thurne Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SQ
Single storey side extension to provide third bedroom, utility/study and ensuite accommodation to existing bedrooms. Conservatory replacement
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2015-08-06
View full details - - 21 Thurne Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SQ
Proposed extension and internal alterations to existing bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2015-04-21
View full details - - 19 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SD
Conversion and extension to garage to form residential annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2015-03-19
View full details - - 29 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret GREAT YARMOUTH NR29 3SD
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2015-02-17
View full details - - 3 Hickling Way Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth NR29 3SE
Proposed single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2013-11-07
View full details - - 9 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth NR29 3SD
Extension to rear with pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2011-04-06
View full details - - 43 Gate House Thoroughfare Lane Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth NR29 3PL
Extension to form kitchen and conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2010-08-11
View full details - - 45 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth NR29 3SD
Demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey extension comprising of garage at ground floor with bedroom over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2009-04-23
View full details - - 35 Barton Way Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3SD NR29 3SD
Alterations to replace existing flat roofs with pitched roofs and extension to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2007-08-24
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A brief summary of Ormesby St Margaret in Norfolk
Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby is a civil parish in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, comprising the inland village of Ormesby St Margaret and the nearby seaside resorts of Scratby and California. Located approximately 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth and 19 miles east of Norwich, this area offers a blend of rural charm and coastal appeal, making it relevant for planning applications in both residential and tourism sectors.
Property prices in Ormesby St Margaret 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 Ormesby St Margaret a particularly low-crime area.
Ormesby St Margaret has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hemsby, Ormesby St Margaret. 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 Ormesby St Margaret includes 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 Ormesby St Margaret
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Ormesby St Margaret. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ormesby St Margaret may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 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 Ormesby St Margaret were tree works (11), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Ormesby St Michael planning applications
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- California planning applications
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- Hemsby planning applications
- Mautby planning applications
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