How long do planning decisions take near Rollesby?

The average planning decision time near Rollesby is 50 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 Rollesby?

The planning approval rate near Rollesby is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rollesby?

The most common type of planning application near Rollesby is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rollesby?

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Rollesby, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rollesby, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rollesby are administered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. View the full Great Yarmouth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rollesby

Rollesby is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Positioned along the A149 road, it lies near the scenic Rollesby Broad and Ormesby Broad, approximately 12 km northwest of Great Yarmouth and 30 km east of Norwich. This location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly those related to residential development and tourism in a picturesque natural setting.

Population: 936 (2021) · Area: 5.9 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 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rollesby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rollesby.

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 Rollesby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Rollesby.

- Broads End Main Road Rollesby Norfolk NR29 5EG
Proposed two storey side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 34 Meadow Way Rollesby NR29 5HA
Proposed works to T1 group of Ash trees (No.3 2015) pollard to leave 3.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-05-19
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A brief summary of Rollesby in Norfolk

Rollesby covers an area of approximately 5.9 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 Rollesby 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 Rollesby a particularly low-crime area.

Rollesby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rollesby. 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 Rollesby 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 Rollesby

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rollesby. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Rollesby.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rollesby were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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