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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

9,951Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,794 approved or refused records

691Refused applications

5,103 approved · 691 refused · 544 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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.

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More application records

Application Permitted25/01448/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01540/FM: Erection of Central Sterile Services Department, alongside plant, provision of car parking, landscaping and associated works
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4ET
Received 5 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01449/F
Proposed remodel and alterations incorporating single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory, render and cladding of exterior.
High House 117 Sutton Road Walpole Cross Keys King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4HE
Received 5 Sept 2025
Decided24/01813/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01813/F - Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with a new 1.5 storey property
Mary-Lyn 9 Burnham Road Ringstead Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LB
Received 5 Sept 2025
Application Refused25/01451/F
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2, 3 AND 10 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01813/F - Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with a new 1.5 storey property
Mary-Lyn 9 Burnham Road Ringstead Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LB
Received 5 Sept 2025
Withdrawn25/01452/F
Conversion and extension of existing building to form self build dwelling following demolition of former single storey dwelling and removal of static caravan
Land At E579772 N334347 Fakenham Road Stanhoe Norfolk
Received 8 Sept 2025
Decided25/01453/PAGPD
The proposal is for a single-storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 4.0 metres, with maximum height of 3.8 metres and a height of 3 metres to the eaves.
Winston Place 67 Downham Road Runcton Holme King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0AD
Received 5 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01454/A
1-off illuminated totem sign, 1-off illuminated fascia, 1-off non illuminated Welcome sign,1-off non illuminated car park sign
EMG Motor Group Beveridge Way Hardwick Narrows King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4NB
Received 5 Sept 2025
Unknown25/00194/TREECA
The tree is a Bay Tree (T3) in the back garden of the Ivy Cottage property. It is at the back section of the back garden (access through side gate) and is the tree that is interfering with the shed and the overhead cables that run over the garden. We want to cut the branches back before it starts to damage the cabling and shed roof. We would want to cut the lengths of the branches by 7m to stop it interfering with the overhead cables and to stop it becoming an issue again in the near future.
Ivy Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Received 5 Sept 2025
Unknown25/00195/TREECA
The tree is a Mulberry Tree (T2) in the back garden of the Ivy Cottage property. It is at the back section of the back garden (access through side gate) and is the tree that is interfering with the back wall and is generally outgrowing that section of the garden. We want to cut the branches back before it starts to damage the back wall. We would want to cut the lengths of the branches by 5m to stop it interfering with the back wall and to stop it becoming an issue again in the near future.
Ivy Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Received 5 Sept 2025
Unknown25/00196/TREECA
The tree is a Mulberry Tree (T1) in the back garden, It is at the back section of the back garden, We would want to cut the lengths of the branches by 5m to stop it interfering with the back wall and to stop it becoming an issue again in the near future.
Ivy Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Received 5 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01455/F
HOUSEHOLDER- Proposed single storey rear extension.
6 Strachan Close Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7SB
Received 5 Sept 2025
Decided21/00203/DISC_D
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 21 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00203/OM - Outline application: proposed residential development of former coal yard/natural stone business
Former Coal Yard The Poplars Thetford Road Northwold Norfolk
Received 5 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01457/F
HOUSEHOLDER - Proposed loft conversion including the replacement of the existing roof
1 Hayfields Road North Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3RR
Received 8 Sept 2025
Withdrawn25/01458/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00100/F: Proposal for single storey extensions to include dressing room, kitchen extension and en-suite extension in addition to replacing existing container storage area with purpose built 4 bay garage/boat shed with storage area above
8 Abbey Lakes Close Pentney King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1FN
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01459/F
VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00926/F: The Stag Inn- Alterations and extension to pub, change of use to bedrooms for short-term letting. Enlarge the car park. Ford Cottage- Change of use from dwelling house to short-term let bedrooms including extension and alterations, car park and associated landscape work
Ford Cottage Low Road West Acre KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1TR
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01460/F
Retrospective - A side / single story timber framed extension for use as a chill out room/ sensory room for our disabled epileptic son
69 Recreation Drive Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0NB
Received 8 Sept 2025
Unknown25/00197/TREECA
T4 (on plan) Mulberry Tree - Tree interfering with side wall, path to the shed and the overhead cables. Cut length on branches by 5m
Ivy Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01462/F
Garage conversion to habitable rooms, infill walkway to connect proposal to dwelling, extend front section of proposal and provide new roof with roof lights over all
6 Green Drove Outwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8TW
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01463/F
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2, 9 and 10 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00431/F: Proposed residential development of 2 dwellings with 2 detached garages and associated external works
Land Between 60 And 64 Station Road Great Massingham Norfolk
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01464/F
Proposed replacement dwelling at 6 Folgate Lane, Walpole St Andrew
6 Folgate Lane Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7HY
Received 8 Sept 2025
Application Permitted25/01465/F
Garden room extension on the rear of property and internal alterations.
18 Gymkhana Way Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7ST
Received 8 Sept 2025
Decided23/00855/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00855/LB - Listed Building Consent: Replacement Garden Room.
Ivy Farm House 37 Congham Road Grimston King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1DW
Received 8 Sept 2025
Unknown25/00198/TREECA
T1 - Ivy Clad Goat Willow - Pollard to approx. 6 feet.T2 - Lawson Cypress - Fell, process and remove to ground level.
2 Church Road Flitcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6BU
Received 9 Sept 2025
Unknown25/01467/TDD
5 DAY NOTICE - Remove this dead tree that is situated immediately against the churchyard wall.
Land At E570579 N340637 High Street Ringstead Norfolk
Received 4 Sept 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.

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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