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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

9,984Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,818 approved or refused records

692Refused applications

5,126 approved · 692 refused · 545 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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 Permitted26/00011/F
Householder: Proposed Ground & First Floor Extensions
8 Gong Lane Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JG
Received 5 Jan 2026
Decided25/02167/PACU5
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of a grain store building from agricultural use to a flexible commercial use falling within Class E of the schedule to the use classes order
Crossways Farm Roxham Lane Ryston DOWNHAM MARKET Norfolk PE38 0LS
Received 23 Dec 2025
Application Refused26/00014/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Extension and alterations to dwelling
32 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HS
Received 6 Jan 2026
Application Refused26/00015/F
Householder: Extension and Alterations to dwelling
34 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HS
Received 6 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00016/LDP
Lawful Development Certificate: Use of the land to site a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse
2 Creake Road Syderstone King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8SF
Received 6 Jan 2026
Decided22/01499/DISC_E
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01499/F - Construction of a two storey dwelling and associated works
Land South of Hall Farm Cottage Herrings Lane Burnham Market Norfolk
Received 6 Jan 2026
Decided26/00018/LB
LISTED BUILDING: The proposal is to replace the existing garage doors to the double garage and to slightly widen the openings so that modern cars can be parked inside.
New Chambers Church Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JS
Received 7 Jan 2026
Decided24/01507/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 10 of planning permission 24/01507/F: Change of use of agricultural land and proposed installation of 1 glamping pod for overnight guest use, associated decking, footpaths, access, permeable parking & turning area, secure bicycle storage, and recycling/refuse storage. Also intended is the planting of native species trees, shrubbery, and meadow grass with wildflowers throughout the site
River Meadow Retreat Hubbards Drove Hilgay DOWNHAM MARKET Norfolk PE38 0JZ
Received 24 Dec 2025
Application Permitted26/00019/CHSR17
Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017: Renting out a yurt (Mongolian tent) - a single pitch - for a maximum of 60 days in the calendar year for 5 years
77 Feltwell Road Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0NR
Received 2 Jan 2026
Decided22/00196/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/00196/LB: Existing timber structure is damaged likely by either beetle infestation and wet rot. Repair of damaged oak beams to be undertaken, further investigation works required.
Card Zone 81 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
Received 5 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00021/F
HOUSEHOLDER: First floor rear extension with two storey infill including alterations
The Lodge 2 Lynn Road Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3QL
Received 6 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00022/LB
Retrospective permission requested for installation of sealed double glazed units with previously approved frames in 2 windows of ground floor, I on 1st floor and 3 on second floor West elevation and similar on East elevation using 100% like-for-like hardwood frames as approved by BCKLWN in 1989.
Glebe Farm Wells Road North Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9LG
Received 5 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00023/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Alteration and extension to a residential dwelling
29 The Birches South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3JG
Received 7 Jan 2026
Decided25/00913/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 AND 6 AND INFORMATIVE 2 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00913/FM - Construction of temporary teaching facilities for a period of up to 3 years
Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
Received 7 Jan 2026
Decided25/00895/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 10 AND 11 AND INFORMATIVE 1 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00895/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 7 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00027/F
Removal of Condition 25 of planning permission 16/00248/OM
OAKLEY HOMES (NORFOLK) LTD Wisbech Road Outwell WISBECH Norfolk PE14 8PA
Received 7 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00002/TREECA
T1- The Oak tree has previously been reduced, overhanging the driveway and house of 1 Grammar School Cottages. We propose cutting back no more than 3 meters of regrowth, back to all of these previous cut points. Please note, no other portions of the tree will be touched, only the overhang for this property.
1 Grammar School Cottages Lynn Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7JP
Received 7 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00028/A
ADVERT APPLICATION: 1) Existing fascia with new acrylic One Stop logo and lettering applied to timber, and 2) Window vinyl digitally printed window graphic applied to glazing.
Marshland Supply Stores 39 Marshland Street Terrington St Clement KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE34 4NE
Received 7 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00003/TREECA
T1 Sycamore - Remove extended top branches to further encourage growth in lower crown. T2 and T3 Sycamore - Prune away from chimneys to give 2 metre clearance
Whitehall Farm 26 Kirkgate Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LH
Received 7 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00004/TREECA
T1 Cherry - reduce by 1.5 metresT2 Thorn - reduce by 1.5 metres
Laurel Villa 44 Kirkgate Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LH
Received 7 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00029/F
Householder: Extending the property to the side and rear to create open plan living on the ground floor and a master bedroom with ensuite plus an integrated double garage
Palisa Springfield Mill Lane West Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0LT
Received 7 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00002/TPO
2/TPO/00221: Oak - Mature single stem. Remove large deadwood within the crown and low branches interfering with pedestrian safety.
Amenity Area North of 14 Langridge Circle Watlington Norfolk
Received 8 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00030/NT28
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - Installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet- Middleton PCP 4
Street Record Hall Lane West Winch Norfolk
Received 6 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00005/TREECA
TREES IN A CONSERVATION AREA: 2 x Lime trees.To pollard the taller tree (A) approx 13m and shaping the other (B). Each have an approx spread of 6m. Reduce tree A by 35-40% to suitable reduction points.
Archway House 38 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9AD
Received 8 Jan 2026

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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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