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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

9,998Searchable applications

358Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,831 approved or refused records

693Refused applications

5,138 approved · 693 refused · 545 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted26/00122/F
Householder: Single storey side and rear extensions.
9 St Botolphs Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3TH
Received 22 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00123/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed extensions and alterations including the provision of a first floor
The Bungalow Creake Road Burnham Market KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8EW
Received 21 Jan 2026
Unknown24/01725/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01725/LB - Listed Building Application: The proposed works will entail linking the two properties to create a single-family home, ensuring the future usage of the cottages.
15 St James Green Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2BD
Received 21 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00013/TREECA
To trim upper branches in order for them not to be overhanging road. Clear branches from obstructing electric and phone cables. One phone cable has already had to be replaced due to rubbing of branches.
Kingston House Chapel Road Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
Received 21 Jan 2026
Decided21/00457/DISC_E
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00457/F: Demolition of existing bungalow, construction of detached two-storey dwelling with garage and garden room.
Westfield 27 Peddars Way Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LE
Received 22 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00125/F
Variation of Condition 1 attached to 19/01491/RMM: Reserved matters major application: Construction of 11 dwellings. Plot 11 only
Land North of School Road Runcton Holme Norfolk
Received 21 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00126/F
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/00758/F: Householder: Single storey detached pool house with creation of swimming pool to rear of existing dwelling.
23 Neville Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HB
Received 22 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00127/F
Part conversion of office space into one residential dwelling, alterations to existing flat, replacement of windows and external alterations to building.
Barclays Bank Plc 42 High Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AQ
Received 22 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00014/TREECA
TREES IN CONSERVATION AREA: The trees are located in the hedgerow between this property and the neighbouring property, Priory House. We want to prune overhanging branches no further than 0.5m.
Meadow View Back Lane Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AR
Received 22 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00128/F
Householder: Single storey side and rear extension including new garage.
Newfields Trinity Road Walpole Highway Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7SR
Received 22 Jan 2026
Withdrawn26/00129/F
Proposed extension to existing cabin and change of use from agricultural store/ welfare room into a temporary agricultural accommodation.
Land And Building E of Willow Lodge Ryston Road West Dereham Norfolk
Received 23 Jan 2026
Unknown26/00015/TREECA
TREE IN CONSERVATION AREA: To remove the tree and stump. The Willow tree is approx 4 metres from house. The root system has raised several large paving slabs.
The Diggings 7 Westgate Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LF
Received 22 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00130/F
HOUSEHOLDER: proposed garage/ cart lodge
Little Ouse Farm Farthing Drove Brandon Creek Southery DOWNHAM MARKET Norfolk PE38 0PR
Received 23 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00131/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed two storey extension to the side of the existing property
Sidney House Mullicourt Road Outwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8PX
Received 23 Jan 2026
Decided26/00132/PAGPD
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 5.05 metres with a maximum height of 2.80 metres and a height of 2.70 metres to the eaves
2 White Horse Drive Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6HL
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided24/00280/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 AND 8 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00280/RM - Reserved Matters application: Construction of one dwelling.
Marsh House Cross Lane Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AE
Received 23 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00134/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed Car Port
4 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JD
Received 26 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00135/F
PART RETROSPECTIVE- Proposed 2-storey side extension to dwelling, relocation of access and change of use of land forming domestic driveway.
Stark Cottage Ratten Row Walpole Highway WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7QH
Received 26 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00136/F
Retrospective change of use of land and proposed construction of storage building.
Jorvik House Cuckoo Road Stow Bridge KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE34 3NY
Received 26 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00137/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed single storey rear extension, rendering of the dwelling, and stand-alone garden room.
9 Ennerdale Drive South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3NZ
Received 26 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00138/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Two storey side & single storey front extension
Hillcrest 43 Brow of The Hill Leziate King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EN
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00007/TPO
2/TPO/00040/A1: Rowan Tree to front of the property to be removed as near drains and gas mains and stands 2.4m from property. With regard to replacement plans, we have planted two fruit trees (apple and cherry) in the rear garden. We plan to plant one more fruit tree in 2026 (species tbc)
Carlin 51 Old Hall Drive Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6JT
Received 26 Jan 2026
Application Permitted26/00140/F
Varation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 25/01501/F: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/01935/F: SELF BUILD: Replacement of existing bungalow, mobile home and outbuildings, with new house.
Angles Lane Bungalow Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
Received 27 Jan 2026
Withdrawn26/00141/F
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2 AND 11 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 17/01823/F: Conversion of Office/Commercial Space to Residential
Old Chapel Middle Drove Marshland St James Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8JT
Received 27 Jan 2026

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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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