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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
9,038Searchable applications
349Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,197 approved or refused records
645Refused applications

4,552 approved · 645 refused · 483 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Decided23/01005/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01005/F - Erection of Teaching Barn with Green Roof, PV and detached workshop.

    Wisbech Community Farm Lynn Road Walsoken WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7DA

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  2. Unknown24/00157/TREECA

    3 x fir tree / conifers at the front of the property, approx 30 feet tall impacting on the growth of native holly trees and causing risk to power lines. Planted too close together to allow effective management. We would like to have these trees removed by a tree surgeon to allow the native holly trees to recover and protect the power lines. 2 x conifers to the southern perimeter of the property approx 20 feet tall bordering neighbouring property causing shading and moss build up. Again planted too close together preventing healthy growth of both trees. We would like to have these trees removed to improve light to the property and prevent damage to property.

    Woodlands Mill Lane Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8NX

    Received 7 Aug 2024
  3. Application Permitted24/01421/F

    Construction of detached carport

    Harley Lodge 83B Nursery Lane South Wootton KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE30 3NB

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  4. Unknown24/00058/TPO

    2/TPO/00018- T1 Corsican pine, remove. This overhanging tree from Council owned land is leaning at a significant angle, and it would be no surprise if catastrophic failure should occur. The target of failure is the new build. Replant with Standard tree on adjacent council land. Please see attached Tree report

    33B Lynn Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9NJ

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  5. Application Permitted24/01423/F

    Replacement of existing front door and windows dated 1988 for a more up to date composite door which will be better for the environment

    52 Pilot Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1QL

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  6. Application Permitted24/01425/F

    Variation of condition number 5, 9 and 27 attached to planning permission 16/02230/OM: OUTLINE APPLICATION SOME MATTERS RESERVED: Demolition of existing structures and for the erection of up to 44 dwellings (Use Class C3) with means of site access from Benns Lane.

    Land W of 23 To 37 And N And W of 52 Benns Lane Terrington St Clement King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4JY

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  7. Application Permitted24/01426/F

    Proposed solar panels

    The Dabbling Duck 11 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  8. Application Permitted24/01427/F

    Single storey extensions and internal alterations following removal of existing flat roof structure and conservatory.

    Bears Corner 51 Station Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PR

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  9. Withdrawn23/01979/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 ALLOCATED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01979/LB - Erecting shelves, placing a counter - placing refrigeration units. Replacing old sink and toilet. Pendant lights over counter. Tiling behind bar. Rewired outdated wiring. Replaster damaged ceiling.

    4 - 5 Market Place Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9DE

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  10. Unknown24/01431/LDP

    LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE: Proposed conversion of garage to habitable room

    Loughrigg 19 West Way Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3PZ

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  11. Unknown24/00158/TREECA

    G1 - Leylandii cypress hedge at the rear of 16 and 18 Brook Road, Dersingham conservation area. Crown lift on road side (Balmoral Close) to 5.2 meters to allow sufficient clearance for vehicles and neighbouring properties.

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

    Received 10 Aug 2024
  12. Unknown24/00159/TREECA

    T1 Monterey Cypress - Reduce crown by approximately five metres - leaving at a height of 15mtres and radius of 10 metres

    Holy Lodge 2 Lynn Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HY

    Received 10 Aug 2024
  13. Unknown24/00160/TREECA

    T1 Bay Tree - reduce height by 2 metres to leave at 2.5metresT2 Willow Tree - reduce height by 2.5 metres to leave at 2 metres, remove side stems

    Penny Broom Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW

    Received 10 Aug 2024
  14. Unknown24/00161/TPO

    2/TPO/00025- T1: Fagus sylvatica -To crown lift one very mature Beech tree to approximately 4 metres above ground level to allow the evening sun in to the garden and remove nuisance over the lawn area. Lower branches being removed are mainly secondary shoots from the stem or from large branches higher up in the canopy.

    The Rosery 11 Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LG

    Received 11 Aug 2024
  15. Unknown24/00162/TPO

    2/TPO/00249. T1 - Macrocarpa- 6 meters tall , Reduce lateral branches by 1.5 meters and remove deadwood

    Tolls Close Cross Lane Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AE

    Received 11 Aug 2024
  16. Decided22/01310/DISC_C

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 22 ALLOCATED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01310/RMM - Approval of matters reserved for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping following outline planning permission 16/02231/OM for the erection of new homes, open space, a car park to serve Reffley Wood, paths and cycleways and associated development.

    Land West of Knights Hill Village Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  17. Withdrawn24/01433/F

    Full planning application for proposed 2-storey dwelling and detached double garage.

    Land W of 34 Small Lode Upwell Norfolk

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  18. Application Refused24/01435/F

    Extension and alterations to existing Annexe at Ivy House, West Drove South, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Norfolk.

    Ivy House West Drove South Walpole Highway Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7RA

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  19. Unknown24/00163/TPO

    2/TPO/00248 T155 - Holm oak - Remove branch stub and deadwoodT156 - Horse chestnut - Remove deadwood, crown reduce by 2mT157 - Beech - Remove stub at 4m to south, remove deadwoodT159 - Portuguese laurel - Fell to ground level T160 - Cherry plum- Fell to ground levelT164 - Holm oak- Crown raise to 3m above basal areaT165 - Yew - Fell to ground levelT166 - Yew - Fell to ground levelT167 - Yew - Fell to ground levelT168 - Ash - Fell to ground levelT169 - Ash - Fell to ground level

    The Old Vicarage Church Lane Sedgeford Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5NA

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  20. Application Permitted24/01436/F

    Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 22/01695/F: The proposed works include demolition of the garage and the addition of a three storey side extension and a dormer loft extension. Reconstruction of the conservatory, including timber framed glazing and a living roof, is also proposed.

    1 Mariners Court Golf Course Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JG

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  21. Decided22/00037/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING CONSENT 22/00037/F -VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 19/01832/F: Proposed conversion of existing barn into a one residential dwelling and construction of a garage

    The Barn 14 New Road Shouldham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE33 0DF

    Received 9 Aug 2024
  22. Decided24/00059/TPO

    Trees within area designated A1, 2-TPO-00037.Works requested by client: 1. To carry out felling of Qty 1 Small Cypress tree in front garden, to ground level and grind remaining stump below surface level.2. To carry out felling of Qty 2 con-joined Leylandii at the side of the property, to ground level.3. To carry out felling of Qty 1 small Scots Pine tree, at corner of property next to path, to ground level.The client has requested the above works to be carried out due to proposed construction of a path and the proximity of the trees to the property.

    Ashwina House 4 Gayton Road Ashwicken KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1LS

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  23. Application Permitted24/01438/LB

    VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/01988/LB : VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 22/01978/LB: Widening of access from Burnham Road including part demolition and rebuilding of part front wall to improve visibility from access point,. General repairs to roadside wall,landscaping garden area including enhanced parking and turning area to front of house. Addition of porch to front of house and extension to rear of house for boot room/rear entrance, extension to south elevation for conservatory, upgrading driveway surface areas, erection of new and replacement gates, general overhaul and repairs to house

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

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  24. Unknown24/00060/TPO

    2/TPO/00171 -T1: Quercus robur. Previously pollarded a number of years ago and has unfortunately died. We plan to fell it to a discussed stump height of approximately 1 m. All timber is to be stacked in the woodland behind the property.

    38 Barsham Drive South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3TT

    Received 13 Aug 2024

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