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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
9,970Searchable applications
359Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,809 approved or refused records
692Refused applications

5,117 approved · 692 refused · 544 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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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  1. Unknown25/01705/LDE

    LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE: used for shelter and seating for established kitchen and bar

    Whitehall Farm Walsingham Road Burnham Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HN

    Received 14 Oct 2025
  2. Application Permitted25/01706/LB

    VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01189/LB - Internal and external restoration and refurbishment works to existing buildings, including internal and external demolition, reconfiguration and rebuilding, minor extension(s), part change of use, associated plant and enclosures and hard and soft landscape works

    Guildhall of St George 1 St Georges Courtyard King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EU

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  3. Unknown25/00070/TPO

    2/TPO/00028 RefersT1 Holm Oak - To reduce back western side by approximately 2m to suitable growth points. Bringing the crown spread from 9m to 7-7.5malso remove ivy from tree, this is to reduce the weight of the crown over pub and give adequate clearance. T2 Holm Oak - Remove ivy from stem to enable main joint / union to be inspected.T3 Elm - Reduce crown overhanging the pub by 2.5m and height by 2m. Bringing the crown spread from 7.5m to 4m and the height from 15m to 13m. This is to prevent the tree from being too oppressive over the pub and prevent it from getting too big for the area. T4 Holm Oak - reduce entire crown by approximately 2m, bringing the height from approximately 14m to 12m and the crown spread from 14m to 10-11m.The works are suggested in a recent tree survey as a precaution due to the presence of a ganoderma bracket at base of stem. T5 Poplar - To reduce in height by approximately 5m, bringing the height from 18m to 13m. To also reduce the sides by up to 3.5m bringing the crown spread from 13m to 6-7m creating a high pollard (similar to T6). Works are recommended as a precaution in a recent tree survey due to poplar moth damage. T7 Poplar - As a precaution to lower risk of tear outs of larger limbs, reduce crown by approximately 3m overall, reducing crown/sail weight as suggested in survey. Bringing the height from 20m to 17m and the crown spread form 16m to 10m T9 Hornbeam - To lower risk of further root plate movement reduce southern crown growth approx 3m. Bringing the crown spread from 12m to 9m.G1 (Group 1) consisting of X4 willows in court yard - Re-pollard to previous points at approximately 1.5 meters. This is to prevent them from getting too large for the area and to prevent limbs from tearing out due to tight forks and compressed limbs.G2 (Group 2) multiple Hornbeam topiary - trim to previous points to maintain topiary shape.Bringing the height from approx 3.5m to a final height of 3m and the width from 1m to 0.5m.

    St Georges Court Thornham Norfolk

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  4. Withdrawn25/01707/F

    Second Floor rear extension to create No. 1 apartment

    98 - 99 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BW

    Received 10 Oct 2025
  5. Unknown25/01708/NT28

    Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 1 x 9m light wooden pole

    Street Record Ingoldsby Avenue Ingoldisthorpe Norfolk

    Received 10 Oct 2025
  6. Decided24/00173/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 AND 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00173/FM: Retrospective Change of Use from Agricultural Building to Flexible Use (Hospitality Events) with Camping, Barn and Associated Camp Site

    Amber's Bell Tent Camping Church Lane Little Massingham Norfolk

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  7. Unknown25/01709/NT28

    Notification under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus:

    Street Record Springfield Road Walpole St Andrew Norfolk

    Received 10 Oct 2025
  8. Unknown25/01710/NT28

    Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 (as amended) toutilise permitted development rights for a proposed H3G Ltd Rooftop-based upgrade atproposed base station upgrade.

    Mast Telecom Clough Lane King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 13 Oct 2025
  9. Application Permitted25/01711/A

    Entrance sign to new commerical development.

    Fountain Business Park Grassgate Lane Walsoken Norfolk

    Received 13 Oct 2025
  10. Application Permitted25/01712/F

    Proposed 2 additional windows

    98 - 99 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BW

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  11. Unknown25/00238/TREECA

    To Remove 1 x Malus 'Golden Hornet' and 1 x Prunus Avium.

    Mill View Barn Church Hill Farm Barns Wells Road Burnham Overy Town King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HU

    Received 9 Oct 2025
  12. Unknown25/01713/CON

    Installation of access track and associated development - approved under H18-0085-25. Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans and Condition 5 relating to Traffic Management Plan

    Land Between East Bank/Gunthorpe Road And Gunthorpe Road Sol Walpole Bank, Walpole Marsh, PE14 7JJ

    Received 10 Oct 2025
  13. Awaiting decision25/01714/OM

    Outline application with some matters reserved for residential development of up to 25 Dwellings

    Land South of Magdalen Road Tilney St Lawrence Norfolk

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  14. Unknown25/00239/TREECA

    Sycamore (acer psuedoplatanus) complete felling/removal of tree [note stump may remain - owing to risk to old carstone boundary wall] due to a recent serious incident with a tree (located within the curtilage of 27a Avenue Road) causing an historic red brick and carstone wall to collapse causing significant damage to vehicles located at 25 Avenue Road. The tree has a split/dual trunk that is understood to weaken the integrity of the tree. Significant lateral branches extend onto third party owned, apartment outdoor communal parking area and amenity space for residents and there is potential risk to people and property from falling branches and/or tree. The significant branches are now touching the elevation of the apartment block. Reason for application : protection of people and property from injury and/or damage.

    25 Avenue Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BW

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  15. Application Permitted25/01715/F

    Change of use of first floor storage area (B2 use) to offices (use class E (excluding Ea)) including additional parking, windows and door.

    3 Tansley Business Park Campbells Meadow King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4ZT

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  16. Application Permitted25/01716/FM

    Proposed extensions to agricultural grading shed and box store at Northfield Farm

    Northfield Farm Lynn Road Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0HT

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  17. Application Permitted25/01717/F

    Demolition of existing temporary classroom block and erection of new permanent classroom block in same location.

    Anthony Curton School Kirtons Close Walpole St Andrew WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7NG

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  18. Application Permitted21/01873/NMAM_1

    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to Planning Permission: 21/01873/FM: Construction of 226 new homes and associated green space, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure

    Land SE of 60 Queen Mary Road N of Railway Line And S of Parkway Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  19. Application Refused24/01676/NMA_1

    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to Planning Permission: 24/01676/F: PART RETROSPECTIVE: Carport and Garage. SELFBUILD: replacement chalet dwelling on existing footprint

    Venney Farm Barn Hundred Foot Bank Littleport Ely CB6 1UH

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  20. Decided25/01720/DM

    PRIOR NOTIFICATION DEMOLITION: Derelict detached dwelling.

    The Cottage Back Drove Welney Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9RH

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  21. Unknown25/00240/TREECA

    T1 - Cut down small self set 4 meter conker tree along driveway. T2 - Lime trees in rear garden cut back neighbours overhang to boundary removing approx. 3m maximum. T3 - Cut down cherry tree (5m high) T4 - Reduce and reshape large cherry tree by up to 3 meters off the height.

    7 Rose Court Docking Road Sedgeford Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LR

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  22. Withdrawn25/00241/TREECA

    T1 Large Sycamore - Pollard tree at the front by up to 7m in height. Reduce the crown spread by up to 2.5 - 3m all round

    Woden House Chapel Bank Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JT

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  23. Unknown25/00242/TREECA

    G1 Row of Alder trees - Cut trees (8-9 metres high) to just above ground level, to open the river frontage. T2 Sycamore Tree - Reduce and reshape tree near brick bridge by up to 3m off height. T4 Yellow Robina - Reduce and reshape by 2 metres in height maximum. T5 Large Ash Tree - Pollard, removing approx 6 metres in height

    16 Hunstanton Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HH

    Received 17 Oct 2025
  24. Unknown25/00243/TREECA

    T1. Ash tree - Re-pollard to approx previous points, removing 6m maximum in height. T2. Sycamore tree - Reduce and reshape to match the approx height of the re-pollarded Ash tree, removing 5 meters maximum in height.

    27 Hunstanton Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HH

    Received 17 Oct 2025

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