25-26 Hall Quay NR30 1HG

Undecided 06/26/0095/VCU
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
NR30 1HG

Description

Removal and Variation of Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of pp 06/22/0946/CU (Change of use of first floor for a temporary period of six years to hostel for up to 16 adults and ancillary office space) - Proposed removal of Condition 3 (occupancy shall be restricted to rough sleepers / the homeless and connected support staff), and amendment to Conditions 4 (use of certain rooms for rough sleepers / the homeless only) and Condition 5 (use of certain rooms as an ancillary supporting office use only), and the addition of a new Condition to ensure occupation is for short term and temporary use accommodation only; Amendments proposed to allow the first floor to be used for hostel room letting and as managed residential accommodation for single people working in the area, until 19 January 2029.

2.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#244 of 282

Great Yarmouth is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #243 out of 282. 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%).

Great Yarmouth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #81 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #123 of 282
48%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #243 of 282
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #263 of 282
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