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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
9,749Searchable applications
359Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,661 approved or refused records
680Refused applications

4,981 approved · 680 refused · 529 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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

  1. Unknown25/00847/NT28

    NOTIFICATION UNDER THE Electricity Act 1989 Overhead Line (Exemption) (England & Wales) Regulations 2009 Statutory Instrument 2009 No. 640 Electricity, Paragraph 3 (1): Install a new low voltage terminal pole and stay wire and remove overhead span between new terminal pole and pole 652014

    St Ethelberts Place Burnham Market Norfolk

    Received 19 May 2025
  2. Unknown25/00848/NT28

    NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003, as amended. Regulation 5: Upgrade of existing telecommunications base station.

    Mast Telecom Bustards Lane Walpole St Andrew Norfolk

    Received 20 May 2025
  3. Application Permitted25/00854/F

    Householder: Extension to front of property to improve access and circulation. Installation of car port providing covered link to front door. Reconfiguration of internal space including incorporation of carer's accommodation. Groundworks to improve access and circulation. New finishes to front elevation including Air Source Heat Pump.

    Colours Rectory Road Outwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8RD

    Received 21 May 2025
  4. Unknown25/00857/NT28

    NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE REGULATIONS OF THE INTENTION TO INSTALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION APPARATUS TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION: Installation 1no. Omni Antenna at 25m; as well as the addition of 1no. Cabinet and ancillary equipment thereto at ground level

    Telecommunication Mast Hall Farm 29 Church Lane Ashwicken Norfolk

    Received 19 May 2025
  5. Unknown25/00859/NT28

    NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE REGULATIONS OF THE INTENTION TO INSTALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION APPARATUS TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION: Installation 1no. OMNI Antenna at 27m along with 1No. UHF antenna, 1No. GPS node and 1No. cabinet

    Mast Telecom T-Mobile Wisbech Road King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 19 May 2025
  6. Application Permitted25/00874/F

    Householder: Single storey side extension, cladding of part of existing dwelling and fencing to front garden

    49 Valley Rise Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PT

    Received 23 May 2025
  7. Application Permitted25/00880/F

    Householder: Single storey pitched roof porch extension to front of house.

    17 St Marys Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3LL

    Received 27 May 2025
  8. Application Permitted25/00882/F

    Householder: Rear extension to dwelling.

    1 Castleacre Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3TD

    Received 27 May 2025
  9. Application Permitted25/00883/F

    Householder: Rear garden room extension. Garage conversion to cinema room and shower room. Balcony to existing studio.

    Nately House The Lane Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7JL

    Received 27 May 2025
  10. Unknown25/00113/TREECA

    T1 - Silver Birch reduce height to match neighbouring trees. T2 - Silver Birch removal of branch. T3 - Conifer cut back by 50%. T4 and T5 - Silver birch and Conifer thin by 15-20%. T6 - Conifer removal.

    Little Barn Weasenham Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2EY

    Received 27 May 2025
  11. Unknown25/00885/LDP

    LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED: Demolish existing conservatory, build new side extension in its place and raise eaves level of existing lean too roof.

    Home Cloisters Farm 79 Station Road Roydon King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AW

    Received 27 May 2025
  12. Unknown25/00114/TREECA

    Trees 1 and 2 Both Cherry trees to be reduced by a third. Tree 3 Sweet Chestnut (dead), to be cut to ground. Tree 4 Willow no change. Tree 5 Fir type tree no change. Tree 6 Silver Birch (dead) to be cut to ground. Tree 7 Copper Beech no change. Tree 8 Walnut removal of branches growing toward Station Road.

    Old George Station Road East Rudham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8SU

    Received 28 May 2025
  13. Application Refused25/00886/F

    Proposed permanent mobile home (agricultural workers dwelling) following granting of temporary planning permission reference 21/01682/F

    Caravan Island Farm Cowles Drove Hockwold cum Wilton Thetford Norfolk IP26 4JQ

    Received 28 May 2025
  14. Unknown25/00028/TPO

    2/TPO/00137: T1 -T1 Beech, reduce the crown canopy by approx 2m. Starting height 15m, width 8m leaving a height of 13m and width of 8m approx.T2 - To reduce the Lime tree situated near the Orchard due to major crown die back by approx 4 m on the height and 1-2m on the sides. Before height 13m, width 8m leaving a height of 9m and a width of 6-7m approx. T3 - To reduce the Mature Beech tree situated near the high Box hedge and Orchard by approx. 2 m due to fungal decay and cavity evident at base and the close proximity and lean towards the immaculate hedging and court yard area. Before height15 m and width 10m approx. After height 13 and width 8 approx.

    The Old Rectory 81 Church Street North Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9JJ

    Received 28 May 2025
  15. Application Permitted25/00895/FM

    Internal and external alterations to the Grade II* listed Smithdon High School main building, original workshops (now maths block), kitchen, original adult learning block, and Grade II* listed gymnasium, installation of ground-based photovoltaic panels, along with associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure works.

    Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY

    Received 28 May 2025
  16. Application Permitted25/00896/LB

    Internal and external alterations to the Grade II* listed Smithdon High School main building, original workshops (now maths block), kitchen, original adult learning block, and Grade II* listed gymnasium, installation of ground-based photovoltaic panels, along with associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure works.

    Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY

    Received 28 May 2025
  17. Decided16/02231/DISC_I

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 18 ATTACHED TO PLANNING CONSENT 16/02231/OM: 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 28 May 2025
  18. Decided21/01832/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 8 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/01832/F - Demolition of the existing commercial unit and triple garage and erection of two semi-detached dwellings, provision of car parking and associated hard and soft landscaping.

    Garages Rear of Fish & Chip Shop Alma Road Snettisham Norfolk

    Received 28 May 2025
  19. Decided23/00302/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00302/F - Proposed Garage, Workshop and Alterations

    15 Lincoln Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6AS

    Received 28 May 2025
  20. Unknown25/00900/AG

    Agricultural Prior Notification: Agricultural fertiliser store

    Land NE of North Hall Barns Fring Hall Docking Road Fring Norfolk

    Received 29 May 2025
  21. Application Permitted25/00901/LB

    VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 AND REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 24/00513/LB : Change of use from Art Gallery to residential with small extension

    Grapevine Gallery St Andrews Cottage Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH

    Received 29 May 2025
  22. Decided21/00622/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 21 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00622/F - Variation of conditions 7, 8 and 28 of Planning Permission 16/00813/OM: to change access design.

    Tamar Nurseries 201A School Road West Walton Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7DS

    Received 29 May 2025
  23. Application Permitted25/00902/F

    Variation of condition 1 attached to planning permission 24/00004/F: A new 70 No. beds care home within a 2 & 3 storey building at Regency Manor, Manor Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AY.

    Regency Manor Care Home Manor Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AY

    Received 29 May 2025
  24. Decided24/00004/DISC_A

    RETROSPECTIVE DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 11 AND 12 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00004/F - Variation of condition number 2 attached to planning permission 22/01235/FM: A new 70 No. beds care home within a 2 & 3 storey building.

    Regency Manor Care Home Manor Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AY

    Received 29 May 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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