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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 dates9,733Searchable applications
359Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,648 approved or refused records
680Refused applications
4,968 approved · 680 refused · 527 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and developmentLocal plan Next Local Plan 2026-2044Conservation areas trees in a conservation area page
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01553616200Council source
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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
- Decided25/00818/PACU3
NOTIFICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL : CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BARN TO 1 DWELLING HOUSES (Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q)- The application proposes to convert the existing building known as 'barn 2' into one dwelling. The barn is located to the east of the landholding.
Barn 2 Hill Farm West Head Road Stow Bridge Norfolk
Received 16 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00819/F
HOUSEHOLDER -Replacement single storey rear extension
1 Woodlands Court Walsoken WISBECH Norfolk PE13 3SD
Received 16 May 2025 - Decided24/01508/DISC_C
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 22 of planning permission 24/01508/F: Variation of condition 1 of 24/01156/F: Variation of Condition 23 and 25 of planning consent 22/01310/RMM: Approval of matters reserved for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping following outline planning permission 16/02231/OM for the erection of new homes, open space, a car park to serve Reffley Wood, paths and cycleways and associated development.
Land West of Knights Hill Village Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk
Received 16 May 2025 - Decided24/01508/DISC_D
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 26 PHASE ONE ONLY of planning permission 24/01508/F: Variation of condition 1 of 24/01156/F: Variation of Condition 23 and 25 of planning consent 22/01310/RMM: Approval of matters reserved for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping following outline planning permission 16/02231/OM for the erection of new homes, open space, a car park to serve Reffley Wood, paths and cycleways and associated development.
Land West of Knights Hill Village Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk
Received 16 May 2025 - Decided24/01508/DISC_E
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 PHASE ONE ONLY of planning permission 24/01508/F: Variation of condition 1 of 24/01156/F: Variation of Condition 23 and 25 of planning consent 22/01310/RMM: Approval of matters reserved for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping following outline planning permission 16/02231/OM for the erection of new homes, open space, a car park to serve Reffley Wood, paths and cycleways and associated development.
Land West of Knights Hill Village Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk
Received 16 May 2025 - Unknown25/00823/PART14
Application to determine if prior approval is required for Installation of Solar PV - 504 Panels for a 236.88 kWp system. To be located on two agricultural buildings (as identified in supporting information) (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J)
Towlers Farm Southery Road Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4ER
Received 16 May 2025 - Unknown25/00101/TREECA
T1 Silver Birch - cut back to previous pruning points. T2 Walnut - raise crown over neighbouring car park, reduce branches growing towards Hirne Court by two metres. T3 Sycamore - reduce branches growing towards roof by two metres. T4 Sycamore - reduce to give 1.5metre clearance to gable end. T5 Cupressus - light trim, reduce height by 1.2 metres.
North Hirne Court St Anns Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1LT
Received 16 May 2025 - Decided07/02666/DISC_A
RETROSPECTIVE DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 of plannig permission 07/02666/F: Construction of dwelling and retrospective consent for double garage.
1 The Hollow Stoke Ferry King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9UU
Received 16 May 2025 - Unknown25/00826/PART14
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed: Installation of roof mounted solar panels (schedule 2 Part 14 Class J)
Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL
Received 16 May 2025 - Unknown25/00827/PART14
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of solar panels on roof (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J)
King's Lynn Innovation Centre 1 Innovation Drive King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5BY
Received 16 May 2025 - Withdrawn25/00102/TREECA
Holly remove. Removal of adjacent (at No.1) Conifer. Remove Cherry Plum (marked as "Remove Trees" on map). Photos are also included as these show the proposed work well enough for the "Notice" to be considered. There is minimal wider amenity value, as can be clearly seen
Paddock Yard 55 Bluestone Road South Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9LY
Received 19 May 2025 - Unknown25/00829/NT28
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE REGULATIONS OF THE INTENTION TO INSTALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION APPARATUS TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION: Under the provisions of the Communications Act 2003 and operate in accordance with the Electronic Communications Code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003, as amended. Installation of 1 no. antenna at 38m and ancillary equipment
Mast Telecoms 850M W of 118 Church Street North Creake Norfolk
Received 16 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00830/A
Advertisement application for 1 x illuminated fascia sign
Primark 40 - 42 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BJ
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00831/F
The erection of a new timber pergola within the existing hedgehog enclosure
RSPCA Norfolk Wildlife Hospital Gayton Road East Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1LG
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00832/A
Retrospective: Erect temporary land acquired sign
Land At E567911 N339360 Redgate Hill Hunstanton Norfolk
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00834/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 20/01532/F-REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 17/00615/F: Conversion of barn to residential dwelling and detached car port
Faulkner House West Drove North Walton Highway WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7DP
Received 19 May 2025 - Awaiting decision25/00792/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 21 for PHASE 1 ONLY as amended by 25/00792/NMA_1 Variation of condition 6 attached to planning permission 16/02231/OM and variation of conditions 1, 23 and 25 of planning permission 22/01310/RMM: Residential development of the land to provide up to 600 dwellings, incorporating affordable housing, together with a local centre for uses A1, A2, A3 and/or A5 (600m2) with the total quantum of A1 net sales area not to exceed 279m2 in the alternative, D2 community floorspace (up to 500m2), open space, formal sport pitches, a car park to serve Reffley Wood and associated development to include substations, drainage features, roads, cycle and pedestrian paths and other such works.
Land West of Knights Hill Village Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00836/F
SELF-BUILD- Proposed Self Building Dwelling and Garage
Land At E561752 N302002 North of 61 And 63 Ryston Road Denver Norfolk
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted21/00203/NMAM_1
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 21/00203/OM: Outline application: proposed residential development of former coal yard/natural stone business.
Former Coal Yard The Poplars Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk IP26 5LW
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00838/A
Application for advertisement consent for a freestanding sign displaying the company name 'Omex Agrifluids Limited' anchored directly to the ground and supported by two posts at entrance to site
Freebridge Community Housing Hamlin Way Hardwick Narrows King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NG
Received 19 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00839/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/02308/F- VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 20/00559/RM: Reserved matters application for proposed bungalow
Hawstead Bungalow 62 Elmside Emneth Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8BQ
Received 19 May 2025 - Decided20/00879/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 20/00879/F - Construction of rear single storey extension and new front wall with vehicular access gates
Bawsey View 34 Brow of The Hill Leziate King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EN
Received 20 May 2025 - Unknown25/00844/LDP
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE-Habitable room built on the footprint of the existing conservatory, garage conversion and alterations to the porch.
24 Foxs Lane West Lynn King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3LY
Received 20 May 2025 - Application Permitted25/00845/F
Householder: Extension to Bootroom, Utility Room and garden Room to Replace Conservatory
Appletrees Orchard Close Brancaster Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8BN
Received 20 May 2025
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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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