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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 dates9,072Searchable applications
349Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,214 approved or refused records
647Refused applications
4,567 approved · 647 refused · 487 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and developmentLocal plan Next Local Plan 2026-2044Conservation areas trees in a conservation area page
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01553616200Council source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Application Permitted24/01521/F
Retrospective application for: Erection of detached storage building, for use in connection with existing grass paddock
Funky Farm 20 The Drove Barroway Drove Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0AJ
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01523/F
Construction of self-build custom dwelling incorporating conversion of part of outbuilding. Demolition of two lean-to
Old Butchers Shop 54 Back Street South Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9PG
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01524/F
Retrospective: Demolition of masonry wall for extent shown on drawings to then be rebuilt using the reclaimed materials following demolition. Roof to be repaired with replacement timbers where necessary to be of same size and profile, with roof to be recovered and new tile battens and reclaimed Norfolk Pantiles.
East End Farm 15 Docking Road Ringstead Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LA
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01525/LB
Retrospective: Demolition of masonry wall for extent shown on drawings to then be rebuilt using the reclaimed materials following demolition. Roof to be repaired with replacement timbers where necessary to be of same size and profile, with roof to be recovered and new tile battens and reclaimed Norfolk Pantiles.
East End Farm 15 Docking Road Ringstead Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LA
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01526/A
Advertisement application for non-illuminated signs measuring 1 metre x 2 metres. The proposed signage delineates applicant's business which operates from this location
Land Adj To Fenway Heacham Norfolk
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01527/F
Construction of Garden Wall to rear of property
Medieval Merchant House 9 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ET
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01528/LB
Construction of Garden Wall to rear of property
Medieval Merchant House 9 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ET
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01529/NT28
NOTIFICATION UNDER : The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Street Record Chapnall Close Walsoken Norfolk
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Decided24/00598/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00598/F - Installation and operation of 120.4kW of ground-mounted solar to power the irrigation system associated with The Wicken Farm Co.
Land At E580065 N319968 Castle Acre Road Great Massingham Norfolk
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01530/NT28
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED)FOR : The installation of a new 0.3 DIA m transmission dish at 17.0m utilising a new 76mm pole along with the addition of two ancillary ODUs.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4ET
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01531/NT28
Notification Under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for : intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as INSTALL 3X NEW 9M LIGHT WOODEN POLE
Street Record Sylvden Drive Walsoken Norfolk
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01532/NT28
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED) - REGULATION 5 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INSTALL FIXED LINE BROADBAND APPARATUS: Install 1x 9m light wooden pole.
O/S Corianne 51 Burrett Road Walsoken Norfolk PE13 3RT
Received 27 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01533/F
Retrospective Change of use of existing commercial storage facility to crazy golf centre and external area for mobile catering units.
4 Old Berol Court Scania Way Hardwick Industrial Estate King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4JJ
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01534/F
Single storey extension and alterations to dwelling
44 Church Lane Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HN
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01535/F
Single storey side extension.
9 John Davis Way Watlington KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE33 0TB
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application Refused24/01536/F
Installation of 10kw Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump at rear of building, in position shown on enclosed plan.
South View Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AP
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Decided23/01651/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 of Planning Permission 23/01651/F: Erection and siting of fibre exchange telecommunications infrastructure to provide a full fibre (gigabit) to the premises service
The Site Lies West of Osborne Road And North of A Scrap Yard, Just Beyond The Wisbech Settlement Boundary.
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01538/F
Removal of existing rear porch. New extension to be built at the rear of the existing property. The property is to be externally rendered , new windows, doors and guttering.
48 Wimbotsham Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PE
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01539/F
(RETROSPECTIVE) Application to extend the children's Play Park including adding a clock tower with slide (to symbolise Gaywood). This has been measured to 6 metres.
Gaywood Community Centre Gayton Road Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4EE
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01540/FM
Erection of Central Sterile Services Department, alongside plant, provision of car parking, landscaping and associated works.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4ET
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01542/F
Extension and alterations to dwelling
16 Strickland Avenue Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7PY
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Decided24/00694/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 24/00694/LB: Alterations and Repairs to Ground Floor Living Room: Repair and restore ceiling. Open up blocked-up fireplace, replace gas fire, hearth and surround. Restore plasterwork and moulding to chimney breast. Repair damp to lower sections of walls
23A Queen Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1HT
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01544/F
Retrospective application for fence and gate at the front of the property.
109 Gayton Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4EW
Received 29 Aug 2024 - Application Permitted24/01546/F
Convert and extend garage to form annex ancillary to dwelling.
78 King John Avenue Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4QA
Received 29 Aug 2024
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What these statistics cover
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.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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