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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

9,384Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,415 approved or refused records

658Refused applications

4,757 approved · 658 refused · 504 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted25/00059/F
Erection of single storey dwellinghouse, following demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area
Land At E585389 N341318 Garners Row Burnham Thorpe Norfolk
Received 13 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00060/O
OUTLINE APPLICATION - 9 Self Build Dwellings
Land N of 4 Walton Road Marshland St James Norfolk
Received 15 Jan 2025
Withdrawn18/00115/DISC_F
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 13, 14 AND 23 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 18/00115/F relating to reserved matters application 18/01966/RMM or any subsequent approval granted under a relevant s.73 application to the original consent - Variation of conditions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 23 of planning permission 14/01114/OM (To allow for a phased development)
Land On The South East Side of Scania Way Hardwick Industrial Estate King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jan 2025
Decided18/00115/DISC_G
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 15 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 18/00115/F relating to reserved matters application 18/01966/RMM or any subsequent approval granted under a relevant s.73 application to the original consent - Variation of conditions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 23 of planning permission 14/01114/OM (To allow for a phased development)
Land On The South East Side of Scania Way Hardwick Industrial Estate King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jan 2025
Decided18/00115/DISC_E
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 17 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 18/00115/F relating to reserved matters application 18/01966/RMM or any subsequent approval granted under a relevant s.73 application to the original consent- Variation of conditions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 23 of planning permission 14/01114/OM (To allow for a phased development)
Land On The South East Side of Scania Way Hardwick Industrial Estate King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00064/F
Extensions and Refurbishment of Existing Sports Pavilion
Dersingham Sports Council Manor Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6LD
Received 15 Jan 2025
Unknown25/00065/LDE
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FOR EXISTING; This application is to support the works carried out to date qualify as implementation of the planning approval ref 22/01019/PACU3. And these works are considered to be within the requirements of Part 3W of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015, (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q) and the planning approval ref 22/01019/PACU3. Please refer to the accompanying statement for a description of the works completed to date.
Owl Barn Green Marsh Road Terrington St Clement KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE34 4JJ
Received 15 Jan 2025
Unknown25/00016/TREECA
This is a maiden Eucalyptus tree (T1) with a DBH of c800mm and a top height of c27m. The basal section of the main trunk has historic damage with a large area of rotten heartwood exposed. Signs of root die-back evident with saproxylic fungi (Leratiomyces ceres) fruiting bodies tracing out dead roots. The presence of significant dead and rotten heartwood in the base of the main trunk, evidence of saproxylic fungi in root array and large sail effect of canopy, make this tree a significant hazard to the adjacent garage/office and to public using this and adjacent gardens. This application is to permit the felling of this tree to ground level.
6 Brook Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6LG
Received 15 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00067/F
To divert a riparian drain, around a permitted development
Land N of Outfall S Off Transmission Cables W Off Road Cross Bank Road King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jan 2025
Unknown25/00068/LDP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate proposed: The building is to be used as a local community and charity hub offering services to the members of the public to include, but not exclusively: 1. The relocation of a food bank. 2. Professional services offering advice to the local community. 3. The potential relocation of the Citizens Advice Bureau. 4. A day centre/drop in centre for homeless and other similar charitable organisations.
NHS St James Medical Practice County Court Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5SY
Received 15 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00069/F
Construction of domestic garage, parking and turning area
Whitegates Methwold Road Methwold Hythe Thetford Norfolk IP26 4QW
Received 16 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00070/F
Variation of condition number 12 attached to planning permission 21/01438/OM: OUTLINE SOME MATTERS RESERVED: Residential development of 16 dwellings.
Buildings SE of 21 Sutton Road Walpole Cross Keys Norfolk
Received 16 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00071/CU
Change of use of building from commercial to holiday let
Westfield House School Road Middleton King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1SA
Received 16 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00073/LB
Listed Building Application: Conversion of former Commercial use to three Flats
Andrew Francis 25 London Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5PY
Received 16 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00075/F
HOUSEHOLDER Proposed rear single storey extension.
Windsor Farm 79 Church Road Tilney St Lawrence King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4QQ
Received 16 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00076/LB
Listed Building: The proposals are for internal and external alterations - including the use of the upper floor as additional residential use, new roof lights and a new window in the existing opening in the eastern gable.
The Barn Church Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JS
Received 16 Jan 2025
Unknown25/00017/TREECA
Ash (T1) - Reduce new growth of the tree by 3m.Ash (T2) - Reduce new growth of the tree by 3m.Conifer (T3) - Remove Conifer due to wall damage from roots.
18 Abbeyfields Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2JE
Received 16 Jan 2025
Decided23/01475/DISC_E
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 23 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01475/FM: Full application for the erection of 29 no. dwellings. Village hall car park and associated infrastructure
Land Between Bramcote House And Village Hall Lynn Road Stoke Ferry Norfolk
Received 17 Jan 2025
Application Refused25/00078/O
OUTLINE APPLICATION- Outline Self Build Application for one proposed new dwelling and associated amenity (with existing street frontage access) at Land West of Former Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Downham Market.
Land West of Former Methodist Church Bridge Street Downham Market Norfolk
Received 17 Jan 2025
Application Refused25/00079/F
Proposed 2 dwellings and associated garages
Land South East Of Scottsfield Barn Scottsfield Way Outwell Wisbech Norfolk
Received 17 Jan 2025
Decided24/01279/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 AND 8 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01279/O - Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed residential development (2 dwellings)
Land At E563983 N323505 Nursery Lane South Wootton Norfolk
Received 17 Jan 2025
Decided23/00867/DISC_G
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 ELEMENT 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00867/FM : Part single and part two storey GP Surgery (Class E(e) with Access, Parking and associated works
Development Site E of Nar Ouse Way King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 17 Jan 2025
Application Permitted25/00082/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Conversion of existing conservatory to single storey extension
18 Abbeyfields Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2JE
Received 17 Jan 2025
Decided22/01797/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 9 AND 11 ATTACHED TO CONSENT 22/01797/O- Demolition of the existing single storey dwelling and replacement with a new residential development
204 Main Road Clenchwarton KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE34 4AA
Received 17 Jan 2025

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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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