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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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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

44%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #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