Planning Applications - View and Comment

Search Planning Applications

How to Use the Application Search

If you need for search for an application, the following hints may help.

Entries can be typed in either lower case or upper case.

If you want to display the entire list of applications, then leave all the fields empty and just click on the Search button.

Remember the system will take a little while to return all of the results.


The search screen will look like this

Reference: This is for the GYBC planning application reference number. For example, 00/00/0000/F (this number is put on all correspondence concerning the application).

Location: Type in the address if you know it or the area (such as Hemsby). This will pick up outline applications to build on land that, technically at least, may not have an address yet. Try the term “land adjacent” to pick up outline applications too.

Postcode: A full postcode or the first part of it (for example, NR30) will produce a result. Typing in just the second half of a postcode will not work (for example 2QF).

Applicant: Enter the name of the person or company concerned. For example, typing in Great Yarmouth Borough Council will return all applications for the organisation.

Parish: This is the parish the application falls into and is accessed by a drop down menu. For example, West Caister or Filby.

Note: When the search fails to find what you are looking for, it will display a message “No row returned”. Try entering different search information.


Online Comments
If you wish to comment on a planning application online, follow the search tips above until you find the application you are looking for.

Click on the blue link to bring up the full application details:




Click on the link Comment on this application.




This will bring up the comments screen. Fill in each field as appropriate and click onto Submit Comments when you are ready.

An acknowledgement screen will appear which you may print if you wish


By Email

You can email us your views to plan@great-yarmouth.gov.uk. Please quote the application number (in the format 00/00/0000/A) in the subject field and make it as clear to us as possible whether you are objecting, supporting or commenting on an application. We will acknowledge your email within 3 working days.

Write to Us

You should post your comments to us as soon as possible. Please quote the application number (in the format 00/00/0000/A), making it as clear to us as possible whether you are objecting, supporting or commenting on an application.

Remember we must have received your comments by the end of the consultation period – this is not the same as you having posted them to us. You should allow up to 5 days for a letter to arrive at our offices. Why not comment online?

Your comments will be published

Although not currently available online, any letters, emails or comments made regarding any planning application are available for anyone to view in our reception at Maltings House, once an application has been decided.

Therefore please avoid personal or offensive comments.

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