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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
8,525Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 4,855 approved or refused records
608Refused applications

4,247 approved · 608 refused · 450 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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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More application records

  1. Application Permitted23/01602/LB

    Listed Building Application: Proposed merge of 2no residential units into 1no. Internal alterations, removal of external brick storage buildings, replacement of rear windows and covered walkway.

    4 & 4A Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9HS

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  2. Application Refused23/01603/F

    Proposed Single Storey Extension to Rear to provide accommodation for disabled son

    21 The Broadlands The Street Syderstone KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8ST

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  3. Application Permitted23/01604/F

    VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/01680/F: Extensions and alterations to dwelling, and cart shed

    Thurlow Cottage 16 Eastgate Holme next The Sea Norfolk PE36 6LL

    Received 15 Aug 2023
  4. Unknown23/01605/LDP

    Certificate for Lawful Development: Use of property for a live in carer for my wife

    Oak Lodge 75 Chapel Road Pott Row Norfolk PE32 1BP

    Received 16 Aug 2023
  5. Decided22/01399/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3(i) of Listed Building Consent 22/01399/LB: Proposed internal works including the removal of studwork internal walls, proposed secondary glazing and extension of the mezzanine area to form a new family bathroom. The external works to consist of the replacement of a small rear window due to rotting and replacement side door with additional internal blocking up as required

    76 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HX

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  6. Application Refused23/01606/F

    Relocation of existing access; Change of use of the land for the stationing of 10 Gypsy / Traveller plots, each containing one static home and touring caravan. Associated hard and soft landscaping and ecological enhancements.

    Land East Side Station Road West Dereham Norfolk

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  7. Unknown23/01607/T3

    APPLICATION TO DETERMINE IF PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED: The proposal relates to the installation of 15m high slim-line phase 8 monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 1 no. GPS module

    Grass Verge A148 Nar Ouse Way King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  8. Unknown23/00084/TPO

    2/TPO/02174: Sycamore tree - Reduce crown by approx. 3.5m as tree becoming 'top heavy' and overhanging footpath and roadway. The tree is also encroaching on the overhead telephone wires. Some lower branches are in need of trimming by at least 2m as they are showing signs of age and in a poor state.

    66 St Johns Road Tilney St Lawrence Norfolk PE34 4QN

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  9. Decided22/00475/DISC_H

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/00475/RMM: Residential development consisting of 30 dwellings

    Limagrain UK Ltd Docking KINGS LYNN Norfolk

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  10. Application Permitted23/01609/F

    Extension & Alterations to dwelling

    4 Parkside Sedgeford Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5NE

    Received 21 Aug 2023
  11. Decided23/00872/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 and 4 attached to Planning Permission 23/00872/F: Stationing of a mobile home for occupation as a residential annexe

    Cherries Molls Drove Outwell Norfolk PE14 0LG

    Received 18 Aug 2023
  12. Application Refused23/01610/F

    RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING FOR STORAGE SHED AND DOCK NEXT TO/ON EXISTING WILDLIFE POND

    Agricultural Building SE of Bradford House Bustards Lane Walpole St Andrew Norfolk

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  13. Application Permitted23/01611/F

    Variation of Conditions 1 and 3 of Planning Permission 22/01586/RM: Construction of 1 new dwelling.

    Land Adjoining Floyd House Marsh Side Brancaster Norfolk

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  14. Application Permitted23/01612/LB

    The demolition, widening and rebuilding of gate piers to vehicle access of front parking and turning area. Proposals also include the rebuilding of a collapsed three point arch above pedestrian access and surrounding walls. Wrought iron gates are to be installed to both vehicle and pedestrian entrances.

    Manor Farm House 57 Burnham Road South Creake FAKENHAM Norfolk NR21 9JG

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  15. Application Permitted23/01613/F

    Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Permission 21/01691/F: Residential development and new public amenity area (Alterations to Plots 5 and 9).

    Davy Field Hill Road Ingoldisthorpe Norfolk

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  16. Unknown23/00175/TPO

    2/TPO/00039 - T1 - Hazel - crown lift over adjacent footpath circa 2.5m, over highway 5.2m - T2 - Yew - removal of 1x stem growing in contact with wall. - T3 - Elm - dead - fell - T4 - Sycamore - crown lift circa 2m over footpath - T5 - Elm - dead - fell - T6 - Elm - dead - fell - T7 - Euc - crown lift to approx. 25ft incorporating removal of 2x limbs growing in contact / overhanging adjacent wall.

    St Marys House London Street Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AR

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  17. Application Permitted23/01615/CU

    Following temporary consent 22/00488/CU (expiring 12 October 2023), this application seeks permanent consent for operating a coffee/breakfast/lunch service as an ancillary service to the B&B for up to 12 guests, both B&B guests and pedestrian passersby. The proposal does not involve any development work or physical alterations to the property

    The Dial House 12 Railway Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9EB

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  18. Decided20/00226/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 17 OF PERMISSION 20/00226/OM: Outline Application (all Matters Reserved except Access): erection of up to 69 homes including 30 percent affordable dwellings, together with the creation of a new priority junction, provision of public open space and associated infrastructure

    Land N of 26 To 30 Poppyfields Drive Snettisham Norfolk

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  19. Withdrawn20/00226/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 14 of Planning Permisison 20/00226/OM: erection of up to 69 homes including 30 percent affordable dwellings, together with the creation of a new priority junction, provision of public open space and associated infrastructure

    Land N of 26 To 30 Poppyfields Drive Snettisham Norfolk

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  20. Application Permitted23/01618/F

    Erection of single-storey front, side, and rear extension(s) and detached garage.

    Cleveland House 10 Gayton Road Ashwicken Norfolk PE32 1LS

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  21. Decided23/00319/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 AND 4 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/00319/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 6 Sept 2023
  22. Application Refused23/01620/F

    Full planning permission for a single dwelling with associated landscaping, vehicular access and parking

    6 Walsingham Road Burnham Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HN

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  23. Unknown23/00085/TPO

    2/TPO/00032 - T1: Horse Chestnut - Would like to fell the tree and replant somewhere else on the property. Stump is to be cut as close to ground level as possible and logs to remain on site for firewood. All other arisings are to be removed from site.

    The Old Rectory 38 Rectory Lane North Runcton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0QS

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  24. Unknown23/01622/AG

    Prior Notification: Erection of Grain Store

    Poplar Farm Lady Drove Barroway Drove Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0AG

    Received 1 Sept 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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