20 Clarence Road Gorleston NR31 6DT

Pending 06/26/0287/SU
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
NR31 6DT

Description

Norfolk County Council consultation request for NCC application FUL/2026/0015 - Change of use from supported living accommodation to a (sui generis use class) house in multiple occupation (HMO) for emergency (short term) accommodation. Erection of shed/cycle storage; bin storage area and parking provision.

Great Yarmouth
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#246 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Great Yarmouth is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #251 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 63% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Great Yarmouth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #81 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #127 of 292
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #251 of 292
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #273 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
14 decided
376
Total decisions
31 refused in 2025