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England · Local authority
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 dates9,127Searchable applications
349Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,252 approved or refused records
651Refused applications
4,601 approved · 651 refused · 487 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted24/01641/F
Retrospective application for garage/cartlodge & workshop
Palmar 32 Hungate Road Emneth Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8DE
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Withdrawn24/01643/F
Proposed single storey rear extensions, rear raised terrace, replacement windows and internal alterations
Leo House 6 Holt House Lane Leziate King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EL
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01644/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/02041/F : Proposed detached garden room and garden store
Lane Cottage 44 Church Road Emneth Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8AA
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01645/F
Variation of Condiiton 6 attached to Planning Permission 05/01381/NMA_1: Construction of 5 holiday chalets and swimming pool
5 South Beach Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BA
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/00178/TREECA
T1 - Lime x 4 - Repollard to previous pruning cuts to maintain size
The Lodge High Street Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8NG
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01648/F
SELFBUILD- Conversion and extension of agricultural building to a dwelling
Agricultural Building NW of Sunset School Road Middleton Norfolk
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01649/F
Proposed balcony to existing flat roof.
Mitre Farm Setch Road Blackborough End KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1SL
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Application Refused24/01650/F
Demolition of outbuildings, addition of new porch and single and two storey extension to side and rear and garden workshop.
Hybury 69 Leziate Drove Pott Row King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1DD
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/00179/TREECA
T1 Willow tree - to be re-pollarded to previous growth points to allow regeneration of growth. T2 Eucalyptus - to remove one lower limb from bottom of the canopy on left side of stem to elevate weight as is starting to stress fracture over Neighbouring properties garden. Also tip weight reduction to limb in upper canopy leaning towards deck to a suitable growth point about 4meter down. Removal of any dead wood from the canopy.
Fairway 24 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JW
Received 11 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01652/F
Retrospective permission for the retention of rear boundary fence and permission for the installation of replacement rear door and all windows from UPVC to timber and the installation of a new timber front door.
46 Checker Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AS
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01656/F
Installation of Solar Panels on the roof
5 Stone Barn Court Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AQ
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01657/LB
Listed Building Application: Installation of Solar Panels on the roof
5 Stone Barn Court Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AQ
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01658/F
Extension and alterations following demolition of ancillary store, utility and garden room, change of external facing materials
The Meadows 9 Peddars Way Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LE
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01659/AG
Agricultural Prior Notification: Agricultural building - feed store.
Meadow Farm Thetford Road Northwold Thetford Norfolk IP26 5LQ
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01660/F
Retrospective: Continued Use of Temporary Construction Access Road to Serve Approved Development (23/01950/F).
Hunters Rowe Elm High Road Emneth Norfolk PE14 0DY
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01661/F
Proposed extensions and alterations including the creation of a new first floor via the provision of a new roof structure, single storey side extension and glazed timber porch.
31 School Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DQ
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decided21/01568/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 11, 12, 13 AND 27 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/01568/FM - Conversion of former post office (Class E) to a flexible use for commercial uses (Class E), public house, wine bar, drinking establishments and hot food takeaway (sui generis) on ground floor only with 30 residential units on first, second and third floors and third floor extension to create 4 new residential units
Kings Lynn Athenaeum Blackfriars Street King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Application Refused24/01663/LB
Retrospective application for the removal of softwood sliding gate and running gear.
Flat 2 Bellfosters 1 Kings Staithe Lane King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1LZ
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01664/F
Two Storey Side Extension with Single Storey Front Projection.
8 Holly Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3JH
Received 13 Sept 2024 - Application Permitted24/01665/F
Part Retrospective Application for the proposed widening of the existing vehicular access, replacement 1.8m timber fencing, brick wall end, brick pillars and gates.
Old Manor Farm House 16 Nursery Lane Hockwold cum Wilton Thetford Norfolk IP26 4ND
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/00180/TREECA
T2 Beech - Stem cavities with extensive decay, remove tree. T3 Declining Cherry - Remove. T4 Sycamore - Remove
The Willows Cottage Hall Lane Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NB
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Application Refused24/01667/F
Internal Alterations to Dwelling and Conversion of Barn to form Extended Residential Accommodation
The Barn The Green School Road East Rudham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RD
Received 15 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/00181/TREECA
Tree 1: Chestnut- Removal- large branches tearing off over powerline and road, another branch broken off and stick within the tree which could be dangerous. Tree likely has blight.Tree 2: Chestnut- Removal- as large branches are over footpath and fence. It also looks to be dying from the inside, and likely has blight.Tree 3: Chestnut- Removal- as large branches are tearing off and dropping out of the tree. Tree likely has blight.Tree 4: Pine- RemovalTree 5: Holly- RemovalTree 6: Chestnut- Removal, the tree is hollow and rotting from the inside out at points.Tree 7: Fir/pine- Removal
Scott House 21 Railway Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9DX
Received 15 Sept 2024 - Decided23/01950/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8 AND 9 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01950/F - VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 AND 9 OF PLANNING CONSENT 18/01464/RMM; RESERVED MATTERS: For construction of dwellings.
Land East of 11 To 37 Elm High Road Emneth Norfolk
Received 16 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.
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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