Scratby, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scratby, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Scratby are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Scratby
Scratby is a charming seaside resort located within the civil parish of Ormesby St Margaret in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Situated just 1 mile from the inland village of Ormesby St Margaret and approximately 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth, this coastal area offers a unique blend of residential and holiday properties, making it a notable location for planning applications. Its proximity to the city of Norwich, 19 miles to the west, further enhances its appeal as a desirable destination for development and investment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scratby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scratby.
- 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 Scratby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
120 planning applications found near Scratby.
- - Woodlands, Scratby Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PQ
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO No.9 1989) - W1 - T1 (Beech) and T2 (Beech) on the southern boundary - Crown height reduction of each tree by up to 10m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Land north of Scratby Road Scratby NR29 3AJ
Non-Material Amendment for pp 06/22/0546/F (Erection of 41no. dwellings, vehicular access, landscaping, open space, footpath improvements and associated infrastructure) - Proposal to replace the appro
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Land north of Scratby Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Deed of Variation of the existing Section 106 Agreement dated 13 March 2024 linked to planning permission 06/22/0546/F: Proposed amendment to the terms of the affordable housing provision including th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Scratby Hall Scratby Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PQ
Alterations and repairs to internal and external parts of the listed building, including the construction of a replacement Orangery and the installation of PV panels to the south roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Scratby Hall Scratby Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PQ
Alterations and repairs to internal and external parts of the listed building, including the construction of a replacement Orangery and the installation of PV panels to the south roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Scratby Hall Farm, Norfolk Barn Scratby Road Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby NR29 3PQ
Construction of detached outbuilding for a swimming pool, for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 14A Beach Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Retrospective planning application for the erection of a garden/games room between the house and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - Opp 1 Woodlands Close Scratby NR29 3FH
Proposed installation of 1.No 11m high medium wooden pole for fixed broadband purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - O/s The Paddock Beach Road Scratby NR29 3AJ
Installation of 1 x 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - 14A Beach Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Discharge of Condition 5 of pp 06/22/0260/F (Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of two detached bungalows) - Submission of details to demonstrate how the dwelling designs will be buil
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 6 Abels Court Beach Road Ormesby St Margaret NR29 3FL
Proposed works to protected trees (Tree Preservation Order ref: TPO No.5 2021) - T1-T6 from the 17no. protected Lombardy Poplars within the TPO designation - Removal of all trees; no proposed replanti
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 14A Beach Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Proposed discharge of condition 3 of application 06/22/0260/F - Demolition of existing outbuilding and proposed development of 2 detached bungalows with parking, together with a new private access roa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 14a Beach Road Scratby NR29 3AJ
Proposed discharge of condition 5 of application 06/22/0260/F - Demolition of existing outbuilding and proposed development of 2 detached bungalows with parking, together with a new private access roa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 14a Beach Road Scratby NR29 3AJ
Proposed discharge of condition 4 of application 06/22/0260/F - Demolition of existing outbuilding and proposed development of 2 detached bungalows with parking, together with a new private access roa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - Garden Centre, Post Office Beach Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Proposed extension to existing post office to form separate coffee shop with cooking facilities and accessible toilet
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Woodlands Scratby Road Ormesby St Margaret NR29 3PQ
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO ref: W1 No.9 1989) - Removal of 3no. dead trees and 1no. limb branch of a sycamore tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 6 Abels Court Beach Road Great Yarmouth NR29 3FL
Retrospective application for the construction of 2no. curtilage brick garden walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-03-26
View full details - - Kurumba House Station Road Ormesby St Margaret Norfolk NR29 3JW
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (ref TPO No.6 2024) - Regular repeated tree works operations under a phased programme of work to be undertaken under good tree management, affecting
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - 27 Beach Road Scratby Great Yarmouth NR29 3AJ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of nine residential dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - Scratby Hall Caravan Park Thoroughfare Lane Ormesby St Margaret Great Yarmouth NR29 3SR
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (ref. TPO No. 9 1989): Works to be undertaken in accordance with the two submitted reports: T105 (Oak) and T110 (Oak) - remove deadwood; T116 (Oak)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Scratby in Norfolk
Scratby is a charming seaside resort located within the civil parish of Ormesby St Margaret in the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Situated just 1 mile from the inland village of Ormesby St Margaret and approximately 6 miles north of Great Yarmouth, this coastal area offers a unique blend of residential and holiday properties, making it a notable location for planning applications. Its proximity to the city of Norwich, 19 miles to the west, further enhances its appeal as a desirable destination for development and investment.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scratby a particularly low-crime area.
Scratby 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 Scratby includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash. 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 Scratby
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Scratby. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Scratby.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Scratby were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (11), tree works (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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