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Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
7,728Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 4,348 approved or refused records
551Refused applications

3,797 approved · 551 refused · 410 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas44 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas12 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Application Refused22/01443/NMAM_1

    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT: Demolition of existing dwellings and re-development to provide a 72 bedroom care home (Use Class C2) together with associated access, car and cycle parking, structural landscaping and amenity space provision.

    157 And 159 Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LJ

    Received 10 Feb 2023
  2. Application Refused23/00308/PAGAA

    Enlargement of dwelling house by construction of an additional storey creating an additional height of 2.6 metres.

    65 North Beach Heacham Norfolk

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  3. Unknown22/00071/DISC_A

    COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 AND 19 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00321/F

    6 Pastures Court Thornham HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6PA

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  4. Application Permitted23/00310/F

    Formation of open veranda canopy to south elevation of annexe, formation of wall to south of pool, alteration to south boundary wall and freestanding estate fence to east of main house

    The Old Rectory Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  5. Application Permitted23/00311/LB

    Formation of open veranda canopy to south elevation of annex, formation of wall to south of pool and alteration to south boundary wall.

    The Old Rectory Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  6. Application Permitted23/00312/F

    Demolition of conservatory. Erection Single storey side & rear extension.

    71 College Drive Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7BY

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  7. Unknown23/00048/TREECA

    T1-Cherry- overall pollarding to 6 m (current height 8 m). T2-Magnolia- Crown reduction by 2 meters (current height 8 m)

    26 Brook Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6LG

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  8. Unknown23/00010/TPO

    2/TPO/00555: T1 Oak- 3 metre lateral reduction and 1 - 2 metre removal from upper extent of 14 metre tall tree to clear buildings

    19 Jubilee Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7AR

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  9. Withdrawn23/00313/F

    Change of Use of Land to Seasonal 25 no. Tent Pitch (Only) Camp Site

    Land At E569879 N342981 Beach Road Holme next the Sea Norfolk

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  10. Application Permitted23/00315/F

    Proposed rear Garden Room extension and minor alterations to first floor bathroom

    3 Baileygate Cottages Stocks Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AE

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  11. Application Permitted23/00316/LB

    Proposed rear Garden Room extension and minor alterations to first floor bathroom

    3 Baileygate Cottages Stocks Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AE

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  12. Decided21/00908/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING CONSENT 21/00908/DISC_A: Two storey extension to west gable of cottage

    1 Lime Kiln Cottages Lynn Road West Acre Norfolk PE32 1TP

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  13. Application Permitted23/00318/F

    Proposed Single Storey Rear and Side Extensions Incorporating Garage Conversion

    1 Gresham Close King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3EJ

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  14. Application Permitted23/00319/F

    Demolition of agricultural buildings with extant permission to convert to a single dwelling, and erection of a new detached dwelling, with associated change of use of land from agricultural to residential

    Land North of Greenslade House Newton Road Castle Acre Norfolk

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  15. Application Permitted23/00320/F

    Small side extension

    6 Nursery Close Terrington St Clement Norfolk PE34 4RL

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  16. Application Permitted23/00323/F

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    TWO Bardolphs Way Wormegay Norfolk PE33 0SF

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  17. Application Permitted23/00324/F

    Rear Extension, Alterations and New Garage

    Georgina Wisbech Road Church End West Walton WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7ET

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  18. Decided22/01205/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 OF PLANNNG PERMISSION 22/01205/F: Proposed 1.5 storey side link extension following demolition of existing lean-to

    Stone Cutters Cottage Holly Hill Sedgeford Norfolk PE36 5LX

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  19. Application Permitted23/00326/F

    Single storey extensions to the rear of Numbers 4 and 5 Mill Yard. To be built to meet current insulation standards and finished as traditional brick and flint, with matching pantile roof and timber joinery

    4 Mill Yard Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  20. Application Refused23/00327/OM

    OUTLINE WITH SOME MATTERS RESERVED - Construction of up to 9 dwellings with garages. Proposed new access.

    The Firs 68 School Road Runcton Holme King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0AQ

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  21. Application Permitted23/00328/F

    Two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and new detached workshop.

    33 Kensington Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4AS

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  22. Unknown23/00057/HEDGE

    Hedgerow Removal Notice: To facilitate upgrade and access for works at Wormegay WRC to support new S101a First time sewerage project. Around 45m of removal around Wormegay WRC and then 8m of removal along Castle Road.

    Wormegay Hill Estate STW Tottenhill Road Wormegay Norfolk

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  23. Unknown23/00049/TREECA

    T1 Goat Willow - Prune back excessively overhanging branches over the neighbouring car park by up to 3 metres to balance the crown within a conservation area

    Bay House Southgate Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AZ

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  24. Decided19/02080/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 19/02080/F: Proposed single storey side extension and internal alterations

    Harmony Cottage Mill Road West Walton Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7EU

    Received 21 Feb 2023

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