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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

9,967Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,806 approved or refused records

692Refused applications

5,114 approved · 692 refused · 544 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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 Refused25/01637/F
To self-build a traditional Georgian/barn style family home.
Land East of Home Farm Barn Downham Road Fincham Norfolk
Received 3 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01638/F
HOUSEHOLDER- Erection of 2 story side extension and proposed rendering of existing main house.
4 Herneside Hurn Drove Welney Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9SB
Received 3 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01639/F
Proposed Change of Use of property from unoccupied offices (Class E) to Town House Dwelling (Class C3).
18 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ES
Received 3 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01640/LB
Listed Building Application: Proposed Change of Use of property from unoccupied offices (Class E) to Town House Dwelling (Class C3).
18 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ES
Received 3 Oct 2025
Decided25/01219/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 15 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01219/F - Self-Build: Conversion of existing barn to provide 1x dwelling (Class C3) including Boot Room/Car Port extensions & Relocation of utility door following unimplemented approval of application (24/01960/F).
Hall Farm Barn Docking Road Bircham Newton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6QR
Received 3 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01642/CU
Change of Use from Class E(g)(i) / E(g)(ii) (Office/Research) to Class E(a) (Hair and Beauty Salon)
The Old Workshops Fincham Road Barton Bendish KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE33 9DL
Received 3 Oct 2025
Unknown25/00228/TREECA
Re-pollard willow tree. Inspect decay and reduce main stems if necessary for ongoing safety by approximately 4m.
Yarrum House Docking Road Sedgeford Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5LR
Received 3 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01643/LB
External and internal changes
8 St Johns Terrace Blackfriars Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1NW
Received 6 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01644/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Internal and external alterations to dwelling including additional and replacement of windows, additional door opening to garage, change of garage door, interior to be modified to included insulated area for musical instruments and installation of solar panels to roof.
3 Abbeyfields Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2JE
Received 6 Oct 2025
Withdrawn25/01645/LDP
Lawful Development Certificate: Replacement of failed septic tank and soakaway with Graf sewage treatment plant and drainage field. There is no change to the drainage type (to land) and is within 10 metres of the original location.
Red House Farm Station Road Little Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2JU
Received 6 Oct 2025
Withdrawn25/01646/F
Construction of a new bio-secure aviary
RSPCA Norfolk Wildlife Hospital Gayton Road East Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1LG
Received 6 Oct 2025
Unknown25/00229/TREECA
3 x Hornbeams situated on the carpark next to the Bailey Gate - crown reductions by approx 0.5 - 1m to keep them to a suitable and manageable size for their location and result in a more pleasing shape. Crown raise where needed to leave clearance of approx 1 - 1.5m to allow for parking. 5 x Mature lime trees situated on Stocks Green, Remove epicormic and basal growth from stems
Stocks Green Castle Acre Norfolk
Received 6 Oct 2025
Decided25/01647/DM
Prior Notification: Demolition of Atcost agricultural building and external fuel tank on concrete platform
Nordelph Farm Boothes Road Nordelph Norfolk
Received 6 Oct 2025
Unknown25/00230/TREECA
Tree number 01 = Horse Chestnut. This tree is is dead and may prove a danger to the public as within our boundary but close to the hedge and Broomsthorpe Road. Request to remove the tree. Tree number 02 = Holly. This tree fell down over two years ago and permission was granted to remove it, but unfortunately, the previous owners didn't get around to doing it and the application has now expired. Request to now remove the tree. Trees marked 03 = Sycamore trees, two in number. Request to remove lower hanging branches which are hanging directly above the garage and over the driveway. Tree number 04 = Hazel. This tree is in the boundary of Wensum House, which is adjacent to Hazelwood. Request to remove over hanging branches which extend into our property approximately 4 metres.
Hazelwood Broomsthorpe Road East Rudham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8RG
Received 6 Oct 2025
Unknown25/00231/TREECA
Poplar trees 1 - 5 on the attached map. Dismantle all.
47 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
Received 6 Oct 2025
Unknown25/01805/LDP
Installation of workshop/storage shed to rear of property
Briar House Losinga Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 2DQ
Received 1 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01650/F
Full planning application for a temporary construction access and associated infrastructure for a period of up to 24 months.
Land At E564528 N316484 New Road North Runcton Norfolk
Received 7 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01651/F
Variation of Condition 2 attached to 24/01147/F: Single storey link extension, part conversion of stables and alterations to dwelling.
Ivy Cottage 30 Holders Lane Brookville Thetford Norfolk IP26 4RE
Received 7 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01652/F
Householder: Extensions and alterations to dwelling (Ground and First Floor)
44 Sea Lane Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JL
Received 7 Oct 2025
Decided23/00793/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4, 5, 8 AND 11 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00793/F - Proposed semi-detached chalet bungalows
Land Between 48 And 49 Coronation Avenue West Winch Norfolk
Received 7 Oct 2025
Withdrawn25/01654/LDP
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE-Construction of single storey rear extension and rendering the elevations
8 Peddars Drive Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HF
Received 8 Oct 2025
Unknown25/01655/LDE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing single structure comprising a brick built stable for keeping horses
Land At E569534 N321993 NW of Woodside Cliffe En Howe Road Pott Row Norfolk
Received 7 Oct 2025
Awaiting decision25/01656/F
RETROSPECTIVE: Change of use from Agricultural use to Dog Creche (Sui Generis) for up to 25 dogs
Delamore Farms Ltd Moat Road Terrington St Clement Norfolk
Received 8 Oct 2025
Application Permitted25/01658/CM
COUNTY MATTERS: Proposed standalone specialist resource base (SRB) with associated parking expansion, cycle storage, relocation of a long-jump pitch, new pedestrian footpath to muster point, and alterations to hard and soft landscaping and associated works
Downham Market Academy Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LL
Received 2 Oct 2025

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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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