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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

10,027Searchable applications

356Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 5,853 approved or refused records

694Refused applications

5,159 approved · 694 refused · 546 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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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More application records

Withdrawn26/00001/PACU5
PRIOR APPROVAL: Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R: Change of use of existing portal frame shed from stored agricultural machinery/plant i.e. Mini Diggers, Rollers and Dumpers and owner's Lorries for Winter storage and general maintenance to a small scale vehicle repair company and a small scale wooden furniture manufacturer.
William George Business Park William George Way Blackborough End Norfolk
Received 10 Feb 2026
Decided25/01437/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01437/F - Proposed 1 No. non-domestic machinery & equipment store
Hundred Acre Wood 1 Gooses Lane Walpole St Andrew WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7JZ
Received 10 Feb 2026
Decided25/00811/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00811/F - Improvements to the Hunstanton Bus Station involving elevational alterations to the existing toilet block, erection of bus shelters, installation of cycle racks, resurfacing works, lighting provisions and provision of landscaping
Hunstanton Bus Station St Edmunds Terrace Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AL
Received 11 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00268/NT28
NOTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 15 CLASS B (a): Of the Town and Country Planning (General permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 596
Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
Received 9 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00269/AG
Agricultural Prior Notification: Proposed new agricultural crop produce pad.
Agricultural Building And Land Sedge Fen Road Southery Norfolk
Received 11 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00270/CU
Change of use from Agricultural Land to Private Equestrian Grazing.
Land At E569879 N342981 Beach Road Holme next The Sea Norfolk
Received 12 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00271/F
Proposed Siting of a Portable Building for Phoenix Hedgehog Rescue at Hughenden House, Market Lane, Walpole St Andrew PE14 7LR
Hughenden Market Lane Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7LR
Received 12 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00272/F
Variation of condition 2 attached to plannng permission 25/00517/F: Householder: Extension & Alterations to Dwelling and proposed swimming pool.
Aysgarth 13 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JD
Received 11 Feb 2026
Decided24/01084/DISC_C
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 14 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01084/FM - Proposed residential development
Plaxtole House 70 Goodwins Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5PD
Received 11 Feb 2026
Withdrawn24/00484/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 5, 7, 13, 14 AND 15 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00484/F - Subdivision of existing plot involving demolition of the existing barn with class Q approval and construction of a new replacement dwelling with separate private access and improvements to driveway, parking and turning area of existing dwelling.
West Heath Barn Lynn Lane Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HL
Received 11 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00275/F
Change of Use from Agricultural Land to a Dog Walking Field and associated car parking, access, storage container, lighting, mobile field shelter, fencing and landscaping.
Land North of Horsehead Drove Three Holes Norfolk
Received 12 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00029/TREECA
T1 - Larch - Prune back to edge of drive to allow passing of tall vehicles. Crown raise by a maximum of 1m.T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Tree in major decline - Fell.
The Old Vicarage Ringstead Road Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NN
Received 12 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00276/PIP
PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE: Construction of between 4-6 dwellings.
Land West of 36 To 42 Wanton Lane Terrington St Clement Norfolk PE34 4NP
Received 10 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00277/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Rear extension, front bay window and flint infill to dwelling
Highfield 27 Holt House Lane Leziate King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EL
Received 11 Feb 2026
Decided25/01716/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7 AND 8 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01716/FM - Proposed extensions to agricultural grading shed and box store at Northfield Farm
Northfield Farm Lynn Road Southery Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0HT
Received 12 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00011/TPO
2/TPO/00035 Two old sycamore trees approx. 2 m apart. The trees are very high and very exposed to wind. Particularly the prevailing S.W wind. They are now very threatening and unsafe. A heavy crown reduction/topping is intended to reduce the sheer size of the tree and make it safe
9 Wingfields Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AR
Received 13 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00281/F
Variation of conditions 2, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 attached to planning permission 25/00291/F: Construction of new self build dwelling and associated landscaping following demolition of agricultural barn.
Land And Buildings South of Park Farm Barns Bircham Road Snettisham Norfolk
Received 13 Feb 2026
Application Permitted26/00282/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed garden room outbuilding
Briar Cottage 17 Front Street South Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9PF
Received 13 Feb 2026
Decided25/00720/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00720/F - SELF BUILD - Demolition of No 12's garage for the erection of a self-build bungalow.
12 The Avenue Brookville Thetford Norfolk IP26 4RF
Received 13 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00030/TPO
2/TPO/00433 - T4 sycamore remove, due to basal decay and stem canker removal is because the basal decay is making the tree increasingly unsafe. Replace with 12-14cm dbh rowan, T2 Scots pine reduce largest lowest branch from house by about 3m, inline with red line on photo branch is over extended, and gives the impression of being over-bearing, so the reduction is mainly to reduce the likelihood of failure. Sensitive crown raise to 3m,T3 broken branch removed that had failed due to storm damage. Storm damage, and the crown raise to not only to allow a bit more light through but also as the tree is over a track to provide a bit more clearance for track users. Sensitive crown raise to 3m
3 Town Farm Barns Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6WP
Received 16 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00031/TREECA
Rear garden: T1 - Acacia in rear left corner,crown clean removing deadwood and supressed growth. Reduce and thin remaining growth by up to 30% (1 - 1.5 meters). T2 - Larch,Reduce to previous cuts and reshape to a more natural and round shape. T3 - Indian bean tree ? Crown lift and reduce by up to 30% (1 - 1.5 meters). T4 - Eucalyptus repollard to previous cuts (2 - 3 meters). Front: T5 - Spruce - reduce away from BT lines, the neighbours drive and the pavement. T6 - Purple plum Crown clean removing water shoots, deadwood and supressed growth. Thin and reduce the remaining crown by up to 30% (1 meter). T7 - Birch reduce to previous cuts (1 - 1.5 meters). T8 - Norway maple Crown reduce and thin by up to 30% (1 - 1.5 meters). Reduce away from BT and power lines.
36 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
Received 16 Feb 2026
Unknown26/00032/TREECA
T1 Poplar - At the rear of the dwelling, dismantle and remove to ground level. T2 Willow - Growing towards the dwelling, dismantle and remove to ground level. T3 Willow - Growing towards the dwelling, dismantle and remove to ground level. G1 Poplar and Cherry - Saplings along Bircham road under the power lines, fell to ground level. G2 Large Poplars - Growing near the power lines, lift crowns above the power lines
Woodland Corner of Church Road And Bircham Road Snettisham Norfolk
Received 16 Feb 2026
Application Refused26/00002/PACU5
PRIOR APPROVAL: Change of use of agricultural stores to use as Padel venue (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R)
Agricultural Building E573711 N334879 Docking Road Fring Norfolk
Received 16 Feb 2026
Application Refused26/00284/F
SELF BUILD: Replacement dwelling and agricultural building
The Willows Abbey Road Pentney King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1JT
Received 16 Feb 2026

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