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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

9,082Searchable applications

349Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,224 approved or refused records

647Refused applications

4,577 approved · 647 refused · 487 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026

Planning information Planning and development Local plan Next Local Plan 2026-2044 Conservation areas trees in a conservation area page

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Planning enquiries01553616200 Council source

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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.

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 Permitted24/01547/F
Block of three stables = 3- 12ft x 12ft.
65 St Peters Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EJ
Received 29 Aug 2024
Decided24/00535/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2, 3 AND 4 of Planning Permission 24/00535/F: Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 17/00247/F: Conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings.
Birdcage Cottage 25 Carmelite Terrace King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AF
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01549/F
Demolition of 1 dwelling to be replaced by 2 new dwellings.
59 Gayton Road Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4EF
Received 30 Aug 2024
Withdrawn24/01550/RMM
Reserved Matters: Construction of 33 Dwellings.
Former Works Adj Gayton Mill Litcham Road Gayton Norfolk
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01551/F
Alterations to part of dwellinghouse to form assisted living accommodation on the ground floor only
1 Harpers Court Emneth WISBECH Norfolk PE14 8AU
Received 30 Aug 2024
Decided20/00226/DISC_G
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8 AND 16 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 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01553/F
Increase in height of the existing outbuilding situated to the front garden/driveway
65 West Way Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3QB
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01554/LB
Application for listed building consent for internal plaster work and dampproofing to 1m high; removal and replacement of first floor partitions; repointing of external brickwork
Harbour Cottage Harbour Way Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8BW
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01555/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING CONSENT 22/01804/F : Proposed Roof Terrace
Waterside Bar Beach Terrace Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BQ
Received 30 Aug 2024
Decided22/01076/DISC_C
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 OF PERMISSION 22/01076/O: Outline application with some matters reserved for 4 serviced plots for custom housebuilding
Limagrain UK Ltd Station Road Docking KINGS LYNN Norfolk
Received 30 Aug 2024
Unknown24/00065/TPO
T1 - Tree of Heaven - felling and removal and replacement with an Acer griseum
10 Walkers Close Creake Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8EP
Received 30 Aug 2024
Decided22/01076/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 OF PERMISSION 22/01076/O: Outline application with some matters reserved for 4 serviced plots for custom housebuilding
Limagrain UK Ltd Station Road Docking KINGS LYNN Norfolk
Received 30 Aug 2024
Unknown24/00066/TPO
2/TPO/00305 Reduce large oak tree1. Reduce over garden shed/ patio area by 3m south west, 2. Reduce over garden by 1 m west, 3. Reduce the crown in the north west by 3 m, 4. Crown raise over next doors shed to clear by 1 m, 5. Light thinThe tree is suffering with powdery mildew, also growing to large for the garden
18 Burnham Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9SF
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted22/00153/NMA_2
NON-MATERIL AMENDMENT TO Planning Permission 22/00153/F: Construction of 2 number self build dwellings (Plot 2 only).
Sunset View 150 School Road Terrington St John WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7SG
Received 2 Sept 2024
Decided24/01563/PACU6
Notification for Prior Approval: The proposed development is to use a former agricultural building and open a farm shop.The former agricultural building is of stone/brick construction under a pan tile roof.
Little Abbey Farm Golden Gym Pentney King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EW
Received 2 Sept 2024
Unknown24/00068/TPO
2/TPO/00396 - T1-Crown clean and raise to 6m, for reasons of good management
4 Docking Road Fring King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6SQ
Received 2 Sept 2024
Application Permitted24/01561/F
Retrospective change of use of previously developed land to enable standing of a residential static caravan and storage of one touring caravan and ancillary works
Land SW of The Bungalow Common Road South Walton Highway Norfolk
Received 2 Sept 2024
Unknown24/00069/TPO
2/TPO/00233: T1 Horse Chestnut approx 10 m tall - 1.5 metre overall crown reduction to maintain trees in urban environment
The Beeches 70 Back Lane West Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0LA
Received 2 Sept 2024
Unknown24/00070/TPO
2/TPO/00179 Oak-T1 4.0m from the NE corner of gable wall. Raise canopy by removal of lower boughs to reduce loss of light. Reduce spread of canopy to avoid overhang of roof. Remove dead wood and crossing limbs.
Beeches 53A Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PJ
Received 27 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01564/RM
RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION FOR : All matters including, access, scale, appearance, landscaping and layout. Self-Build - Demolish existing bungalow and replace with detached house and garage.
First Bungalow Main Road Three Holes Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9JR
Received 28 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01565/F
Grain and potato storage building extension.
Marsh Farm Frenchs Road Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7JF
Received 30 Aug 2024
Application Permitted24/01566/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00640/F: Proposed infill extension
Optima Stainless Ltd Hamlin Way Hardwick Narrows King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NG
Received 2 Sept 2024
Unknown24/01568/LDP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed side extension to replace existing side porch
Clock Tower 4 Lynn Road Grimston King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AA
Received 2 Sept 2024
Application Permitted24/01569/F
Installation of further 12 storage containers (3 No retrospectively) to existing site to allow total of 53 storage containers and retrospectively laying of porous ground covering to section of site.
Land At Coaly Lane Coaly Lane Ingoldisthorpe Norfolk
Received 2 Sept 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.

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