Ormesby St Michael, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ormesby St Michael, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Ormesby St Michael
Ormesby St Michael is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 12 km northwest of Great Yarmouth and 25 km east of Norwich. The area features scenic waterways, including Ormesby Broad and Ormesby Little Broad, which are integral parts of the Trinity Broads within The Broads, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments.
Population: 312 (2021) · Area: 4.2 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 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ormesby St Michael.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ormesby St Michael.
- 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 Michael based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ormesby St Michael.
- - Poultry Sheds at Mill Lane Filby Lane Farm Filby Lane Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3JS
Demolition of 6no. existing chicken rearing sheds and silos; Erection of 6 poultry rearing buildings and associated infrastructure including water tank, office and welfare building, substation and dra
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Church Farm Main Road Ormesby St Michael NR29 3LN
Erection of solar array consisting 26 solar panels support posts and rails with all associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Ormesby St Michael in Norfolk
Ormesby St Michael is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, approximately 12 km northwest of Great Yarmouth and 25 km east of Norwich. The area features scenic waterways, including Ormesby Broad and Ormesby Little Broad, which are integral parts of the Trinity Broads within The Broads, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 312 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Great Yarmouth district.
Ormesby St Michael covers an area of approximately 4.2 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 Ormesby St Michael 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 Ormesby St Michael a particularly low-crime area.
Ormesby St Michael has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ormesby St Margaret. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Michael includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trinity Broads SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 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 Michael
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ormesby St Michael. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ormesby St Michael may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ormesby St Michael slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ormesby St Michael were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Filby Heath planning applications
- Ormesby St Margaret planning applications
- Mautby planning applications
- West End planning applications
- Scratby planning applications
- Filby planning applications
- Hemsby planning applications
- Thrigby planning applications
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.