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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
10,038Searchable applications
356Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 5,860 approved or refused records
694Refused applications

5,166 approved · 694 refused · 546 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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

  1. Decided24/01318/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 12 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01318/F - New Dwelling and new associated access points including no.77 High Road

    Land Between 75 And 77 High Road Tilney cum Islington Norfolk

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  2. Application Permitted26/00309/LB

    Variation of Condition 2 of Application reference 25/00357/LB: Interior layout changes and the removal of a wooden gate door to the storeroom at the rear, partially infilling the opening and installation of a window.

    33 All Saints Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5AD

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  3. Decided25/02138/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 5, 7, 13, 14 AND 15 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/02138/F - Variation of Condition 2 and 3 of 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 19 Feb 2026
  4. Application Permitted26/00310/F

    Single storey front and side extensions to existing dwelling with alterations

    16 Robin Kerkham Way Clenchwarton King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4BB

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  5. Application Permitted26/00311/O

    OUTLINE APPLICATION: Erection of up to 4no self-build dwellings

    Land West of Three Ways Gayton Road East Winch King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/00312/F

    Proposed conversion of barn to dwelling and single storey extensions

    Barn N of Hillcrest Rudham Road Harpley Norfolk

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/00313/O

    Residential Development - Construction of 2 self build dwellings

    Land To The Rear/side of 12 And 25 Orchard Gardens Upwell Norfolk

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  8. Unknown26/00314/LDP

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed fitting a new french door in an existing bedroom

    23 Sandringham Avenue Docking KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8QH

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  9. Application Permitted26/00315/F

    HOUSEHOLDER: Side fence to side of property to a height of 1.8m high

    108 Foxes Meadow Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AT

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  10. Application Permitted26/00316/F

    HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey rear extension

    3 Castle Close King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3EP

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  11. Unknown26/00317/LDE

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of building as a mixed use of shop and cafe in association with Plant Centre

    Garden Force Centre County Farm Leicester Road South Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9PW

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  12. Decided23/02079/DISC_E

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 18 19, AND 20 FOR PHASE 3 ONLY FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/02079/F - Variation of condition number 13 attached to planning permission 17/01151/OM: Outline Major Application: Sustainable mixed-use urban extension comprising: upto 450 dwellings, a mixed use local centre comprising Class A uses (including retail facilities and public house) and Class D1 (such as creche/day centre/community centre) and B1 uses (such as offices), open space and landscaping, wildlife area, childrens play areas, sustainable urban drainage infrastructure, access and link road and associated infrastructure.

    Development Site W of South Wootton School Off Edward Benefer Way King's Lynn Norfolk

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  13. Application Permitted26/00320/LB

    Listed Building Application: Replacement of Roof Slates including lead flashing and grp flat roof system to replace felt roof.

    The Lighthouse Lighthouse Close Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6EL

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  14. Decided25/01394/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION - 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 23 Feb 2026
  15. Application Permitted26/00322/F

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 23/02299/F to change drawing 02C to amended drawing 02E

    22 Kings Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6ES

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  16. Application Permitted26/00323/F

    Householder: Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

    16 Hawthorn Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PN

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  17. Decided24/02099/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/02099/CU - Change of use of paddock land to garden land to be associated with Planning Approval ref. 21/02378/F (Demolition of existing agricultural barn (which has Class Q Approval to two dwellings (ref 20/00191/PACU3) and replace with new residential dwellings (2 No.)

    Barn N of Vong Farm Vong Lane Pott Row Norfolk

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  18. Application Permitted26/00326/F

    HOUSEHOLDER: Addition of bedroom and en suite to rear and study to side.

    Meadow View 40 Sutton Estate Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8EX

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  19. Decided26/00327/PAGPD

    Single Storey extension which extends beyond rear wall by 5.52m with maximum height of 3.52m and a height of 2.61m to the eaves.

    18 King George V Avenue King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 2QF

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  20. Awaiting decision15/02068/VAR1B

    Modification of planning obligation, reference LC/S106/17/19 related to planning application reference 15/02068/CU

    Pentney Lakes Common Road Pentney Norfolk

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  21. Unknown26/00329/NT28

    Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights granted under Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended): Intention to install electronic communication apparatus- Proposed base station upgrade

    Mast Telecom Priory Road Downham Market Norfolk

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  22. Application Refused26/00330/F

    Demolition of existing agricultural barns and glasshouse, replaced with residential development comprising 3 custom-build dwellings and 2 self-build dwellings with associated private workshops which are annexed to the self builds

    Agricultural Buildings At Cross Keys Nursery Little Holme Road Walpole Cross Keys Norfolk

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  23. Decided25/01084/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01084/F - Householder: Single storey link extension between the existing house and small existing outbuilding. Demolition of existing external steps and half height garden wall. Addition of a porch entrance to the existing house and parapet wall separating the link and porch.

    Marsh Gate 4 Norton Street Burnham Norton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DR

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  24. Decided24/01514/DISC_D

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 11 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01514/F - SELFBUILD : Proposed 3 No. detached self-build dwellings

    Land Rear of 31 Chequers Road Pott Row Norfolk

    Received 23 Feb 2026

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