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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

9,947Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,791 approved or refused records

691Refused applications

5,100 approved · 691 refused · 543 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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

Decided25/00867/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00867/LB - Listed Building Application to alter existing glass roofed area (dining room) to tiled roof with bifold doors to front door to rear wall. New rooflights to rear of dining room. Change steps to music room. Solar panels to roof.
The Round House 131 Lynn Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7QG
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decided25/01039/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITON 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01039/F - Householder: Two storey extension to dwelling. Internal alterations and refurbishment. Replacement windows. Demolition of conservatory and detached garage. Construction of carport.
12 Manor Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6LD
Received 20 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01378/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 OF PLANNING CONSENT 24/01407/F: New Dwelling to be used as holiday let
The Nook Common Lane Brancaster Staithe Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 8BL
Received 21 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01379/F
Householder: Single storey front and rear extensions to bungalow.
55 Goose Green Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7PW
Received 21 Aug 2025
Withdrawn25/01380/F
Erection of new commercial building partially on the same footprint as previously approved larger commercial building reference 18/00026/F
The New Barn North Lynn Farm Estuary Road King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 21 Aug 2025
Unknown25/01381/LDE
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FOR EXISTING: Seeking formal confirmation of non-compliance of agricultural occupancy condition relating to the property. The dwellings original planning approval = DM 6156 and condition 5 related to agricultural use/occupancy.
Wretton Fruit Farm West Dereham Road Wretton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RB
Received 21 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00174/TREECA
The two large birch trees highlighted on the attached map are in solid contact with the building. TA 1.5 metre clearance will be ensured away from and over the building.
TESCO London Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AW
Received 21 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00050/TPO
2/TPO/00385 - T1 -salix-pollard into main stem due to root plate movement and 15% rot in base of the tree.
Son House Broomsthorpe Road East Rudham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RG
Received 22 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01382/F
RETROSPECTIVE -Boal Quay car parks renewal of planning permission for pay and display car park.
BCKLWN Car Park Boal Quay (West) Boal Street King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 20 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01383/F
Retrospective retention of a fence and gate, with a proposed new access off Lynn Road, Snettisham
Grass Verge Opposite 115 Lynn Road Snettisham Norfolk
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided24/00173/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 FROM 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 22 Aug 2025
Decided24/00253/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8 AND 14 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00253/FM - New spa facilities, relocation of staff car park and alteration to current external circulation to the existing courtyard hotel rooms.
The Ffolkes Arms Hotel Lynn Road Hillington King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6BJ
Received 22 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01387/F
Householder: Single storey side and rear extension.
8 Sycamore Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3JJ
Received 22 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00175/TREECA
T1 Maple - Remove down to ground level
3 Crown Street Methwold Thetford Norfolk IP26 4NR
Received 22 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00051/TPO
2/TPO/00141: T1 Oak tree - On parcel of land next to Russell Close. Land faces London Road opposite Ryston Close. The tree requires a reduction over parking spaces at Russell Close. Only on a small corner of the tree that protrudes over the boundary. It will be by approximately 1 metre. This is to alleviate trouble with bird droppings etc on cars
1 Oakfield Close Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9BN
Received 26 Aug 2025
Unknown25/01389/F
Householder: Extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling
Claypit Cottage Little Lane Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8NT
Received 23 Aug 2025
Decided21/01846/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/01846/RM - Reserved Matters Application for Plots 2 and 3 only
46 Marshland Street Terrington St Clement KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE34 4NE
Received 24 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00176/TREECA
4 x lime trees. Re-pollard by removal of new growth (1 year) back to previously established pruning points which averages at approx. 1m in length.
The Lodge High Street Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8NG
Received 26 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01391/FM
Full Planning Application: Erection of 5 no. single storey dwellings, garages, vehicular/pedestrian access, landscaping, and associated infrastructure; together with change of use of parts of site to residential curtilages (for existing dwellings)
Land E of Bennet Mews S And W of Sandy Lane Sandy Lane Docking Norfolk
Received 26 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00177/TREECA
T1 Oak - Removal of dead branches and removal of small branches overhanging outbuilding. T2 Pine - Removal or reduction in height. Branches have fallen onto surrounding walkway. T3 Indian Bean - Removal of dead branches and long, overhanging branch across walkway. T4 Cracked Willow - Removal of diseased tree which also interferes with power lines to house
Lazy Acres Church Lane Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AQ
Received 26 Aug 2025
Awaiting decision15/01782/VAR1B
Modification of planning obligation LC/S106/18/32 relating to planning application reference 15/01782/OM
Land Accessed Between 144 And 150 Grimston Road Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk
Received 21 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01393/F
Siting of a Shepherds Hut
The Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Received 27 Aug 2025
Application Permitted25/01394/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01996/F- Change of use of former post office and forge into single dwelling including extension and alteration
36 Church Street North Creake Norfolk
Received 26 Aug 2025
Unknown25/00052/TPO
2/TPO/00201: T1 Lime - T1 on TPO 1987 No.14 Shouldham, fell due to the basal decay; Kretzschmaria deusta
9 Hallfields Shouldham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0DN
Received 26 Aug 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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