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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

9,370Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,406 approved or refused records

657Refused applications

4,749 approved · 657 refused · 504 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Council contacts

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 Permitted24/02091/F
Change of use of ground floor from C3 Dwelling house into E(b) for the sale of food and drinks for consumption mostly on the premises, subdivision of upper floors to create one 1 bedroomed maisonette with general alterations and renovation of dilapidated building.
42 Westgate Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5EL
Received 25 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02092/F
Installation of an Omni antenna on the top of the existing telecommunications tower, a GPS module and 3G antenna finial attached to a new gantry pole in conjunction with the Omni antenna, an equipment cabinet with a volume of less than 2.5m on a new concrete base, an electric meter supply cabinet at ground level for ease of access for meter readings and ancillary apparatus such as cables and ducting connecting the Omni antenna to the equipment cabinet
Argiva Transmittor Station Old Brandon Road Feltwell Norfolk
Received 22 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02094/F
Householder: Demolition of utility room and construction of single storey rear extension and refurbishment.
28 Strickland Avenue Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7PY
Received 25 Nov 2024
Unknown24/02095/LDP
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE; Siting of a hen/coop and run
Land S of 60 And SE of 71 Beach Road Holme next The Sea Norfolk
Received 25 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02096/F
Retrospective Change of Use of Land from Paddock to Garden Land and Construction of Dog Kennel Building
2 Home Farm Cottages Gayton Road East Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1LH
Received 25 Nov 2024
Unknown24/00238/TREECA
Pittosporum medium tree T1 to be removed as in close proximity to neighbouring building.we would like to agree a replanting of a native species tree else where on the property.
3 Hunts Cottages Church Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NJ
Received 24 Nov 2024
Unknown24/00239/TREECA
T1 - Judas tree- 5 meters tall. Reduce height by 1.5 meters. T2- Willow - 8 meters tall - pollard to 5 meters above ground level. T3&T4 -Beech- 8 meters tall , crown reduction by 2 meters. Reason- to maintain trees in urban environment.
Linksway Broad Lane Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AU
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decided24/00240/TREECA
Large conifer in middle of hedge line to be bought down to same height as rest of the conifer hedge reduction of about 6 metres in height.
16A Castle Cottages Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NF
Received 25 Nov 2024
Unknown24/02098/BT
Removal of 11 public payphones. 7 of these are Listed (highlighted red on attached list), where the removal of the telephony followed by locking of the kiosk is proposed
Various Locations King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Received 20 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02099/CU
Change of use of paddock land to garden land to be associated with Planning Approval ref. 21/02378/F (Demolition of existing agricultural barn (which has Class Q Approval to two dwellings (ref 20/00191/PACU3) and replace with new residential dwellings (2 No.) ).
Barn N of Vong Farm Vong Lane Pott Row Norfolk PE32 1BW
Received 25 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02100/F
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 22/00468/F: Replacement Dwelling.
McLatchie Farm 195 The Drove Barroway Drove Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0AL
Received 26 Nov 2024
Unknown24/02101/LDP
Lawful Development Certificate: To sell from existing hay store building to local customers.
Fern House Market Lane Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7LX
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decided24/00536/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FOR THE TWO ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS PLOTS 1 AND 2 ONLY , 4, AND 11 FOR THE WHOLE SITE FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00536/F - Proposed Replacement Dwelling and Construction of Two Additional Dwellings
17 Mill Lane King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3DT
Received 25 Nov 2024
Unknown24/00241/TREECA
G1 Conifer Group - Fell. G2 Hedgerow Group consisting predominantly of yew and cherry - Fell and replant with yew hedge circa 2m in height. T1 Lime - Crown lift to a height of 2.5m
West Harbour House Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JE
Received 25 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02103/F
Householder: Various topical demolitions. Internal and external alterations to the dwelling. Construction of a new detached double garage.
Upgate Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RJ
Received 26 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02104/F
RETROSPECTIVE Application for new walls
Land And Buildings At E550861 N312461 West Drove South Walpole Highway Norfolk
Received 26 Nov 2024
Decided23/00521/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00521/F - Single storey rear extension and alterations to dwelling
Hill Rise Bailey Street Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AG
Received 26 Nov 2024
Decided22/00871/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 13 AND 14 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/00871/FM - Proposed residential development of 13 dwellings
Land South of 2 And 3 Lark Road Stoke Ferry Norfolk
Received 26 Nov 2024
Application Permitted22/00303/NMA_1
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLCATION 22/00303/F: Single storey extension to north to match building line of adjoining west wing, roof to become larger balcony. Extend flat roof area of first floor and minor internal alterations and external staircase.
Fishers East Harbour Way Burnham Overy Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8JF
Received 26 Nov 2024
Unknown24/02108/LDP
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE-Propose to change the use of the premises from a plumbing business to a dog grooming business
Foreman & Son Plumbing And Heating Austin Fields Austin Fields Industrial Estate King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1PH
Received 27 Nov 2024
Decided24/00697/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00697/DISC_A - Variation of Conditions 2,3,4,7 and 12 of Planning Permission 23/00493/F: Demolition of existing buildings and replacement with 8 no. dwellings
Dove Workshops Unit 6 To 8 Fairfield Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9ET
Received 27 Nov 2024
Application Permitted24/02111/CU
Change of use from empty office unit in large building to tattoo studio, sole trader, appointment only studio.
BCKLWN Offices The Valentine Centre 12 - 14 Valentine Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5EF
Received 27 Nov 2024
Application Refused24/02112/F
Renovating existing single storey outbuilding into single storey one bedroom Granny annex.
Laurel Gates Broomsthorpe Road East Rudham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RG
Received 27 Nov 2024
Application Refused13/01103/NMAM_2
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 13/01103/F: Construction of 32 holiday log cabins and clubhouse/swimming pool/gym for holiday use including managers accommodation in no. 39 The Green and change of use from racing/livery yard to general livestock and ancillary storage ancillary to holiday business.
Hay's Wood Retreat Setch Road Blackborough End KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1XU
Received 27 Nov 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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