St Olaves, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Olaves, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About St Olaves
St Olaves is a picturesque village located in Norfolk, England, nestled along the River Waveney. Approximately 6 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth and northwest of Lowestoft, it lies within the scenic Broads National Park, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to residential development, tourism, and conservation.
District: Fritton and St Olaves
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Olaves.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Olaves.
- 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 St Olaves based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near St Olaves.
- - The Priory Beccles Road St Olaves Fritton And St Olaves Norfolk NR31 9HE
Infill late C20th doorway and removal of steps. Create new doorway for the same room.
Type: Heritage | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Broadland Boat Builders Reeds Lane St Olaves Norfolk NR31 9HG
Erection of 200m sq. workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - St Olaves Caravan Park Priory Farm Beccles Road St Olaves NR31 9HE
Discharge of Condition 3 parts B & C of pp 06/22/1006/F (Proposed change of use of land to a touring caravan park) ; Submission of site investigation and post investigation assessment
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Great Yarmouth | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - The Priory Beccles Road St Olaves Fritton And St Olaves Norfolk NR31 9HE
Replacement and reinstatement of rainwater goods and installation of Heritage Slimline glazing within 7 existing windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of St Olaves in Norfolk
St Olaves is a picturesque village located in Norfolk, England, nestled along the River Waveney. Approximately 6 miles southwest of Great Yarmouth and northwest of Lowestoft, it lies within the scenic Broads National Park, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications related to residential development, tourism, and conservation. It sits within the Fritton and St Olaves district.
Property prices in St Olaves 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 St Olaves a particularly low-crime area.
St Olaves has one conservation area within its boundaries: Halvergate Marshes. 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 St Olaves 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Olaves 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.
Planning Activity in St Olaves
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near St Olaves. Of these, 50% 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 St Olaves.
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 St Olaves were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.