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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 dates10,549Searchable applications
343Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 6,233 approved or refused records
726Refused applications
5,507 approved · 726 refused · 573 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and developmentLocal plan Next Local Plan 2026-2044Conservation areas trees in a conservation area page
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01553616200Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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 Permitted13/01123/NMAM_3
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 13/01123/OM: Outline Application: residential development up to 40 dwellings of which 8 will be affordable
Site At (Former) Fosters Sports Ground Wickets Lane Clenchwarton Norfolk
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00673/CU
Change of Use from light industrial, storage or ancillary trade counter uses (Class E(g) (ii) [R&D] and (iii) [Light Industrial], Class B2 and B8 [Storage]) to include Class E (d) to allow use of building for 1No Padel Court Flexible access to building facilities offering 24/7 access, modern equipment, and secured access for late-night or early-morning use.
Unit B Downham Market Trade Park 1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted23/01209/NMA_1
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01209/F: Within the Curtilage of The Old Hall, 4 Hall Farm Barns. Two elevations, north and west the roof tiles which are in a poor condition,to be replaced with new clay pan tiles. In addition two roof lights to be inserted in the western roof, over the kitchen. The rooflights will not be seen from the listed building
4 Hall Farm Barns Hill Road Middleton King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1RW
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00675/LB
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01210/LB: Within the Curtilage of The Old Hall, 4 Hall Farm Barns. Two elevations, north and west the roof tiles which are in a poor condition,to be replaced with new clay pan tiles. In addition two roof lights to be inserted in the western roof, over the kitchen. The rooflights will not be seen from the listed building.
4 Hall Farm Barns Hill Road Middleton King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1RW
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Withdrawn26/00677/O
Outline application with all matters reserved for 3 CUSTOM/ SELF BUILD dwellings to the rear of 61 Castle Rising Road
Cavendish 61 Castle Rising Road South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3JA
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00678/F
Proposed dropped kerb to provide easier and safer access to my driveway
3 Hillside Ringstead Road Sedgeford Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5NF
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00679/NT28
Notification under Part 15 Class B(a) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015. Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 596: Installation of a new Substation
Little London Road Northwold Norfolk
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Withdrawn26/00680/CHSR17
Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017: Temporary Recreational Campsite for 10 camping pitches, for 60 days
Land S of 60 And SE of 71 Beach Road Holme next The Sea Norfolk
Received 14 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00681/F
Proposed rear single storey extension
Jubilee House 19 West Street North Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9LQ
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Decided25/01650/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01650/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 17 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00067/TREECA
Remedial work for trees as identified in the Tree Condition Report (attached)
St Martin's C of E Primary School Lynn Road Shouldham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0BU
Received 17 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00068/TREECA
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 x Oak tree to crown clean, crown raise to statutory minimum and 1m reduction from utility line and 1 x Walnut tree - formative prune remove duplicated growth, mulch with suitable wood chip (young tree maintenance)
High Street/Sandy Lane Docking Norfolk
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00031/TPO
2/TPO/00406 AND 2/TPO/00419: G1 - 3 x Oak Trees and T1 Maple/Sycamore. Dead wood removal and any damaged/dangerous limb removal required. The work will be dead, damaged or dangerous branch/limb removal of each of the 4 trees in this application. Work will be carried out under BS3998
Beech House 50A Brow of The Hill Leziate King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EN
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00683/CU
The change of use of an existing gym/games room, located within a former double garage, to a one-bedroom short term holiday let studio and accommodation (ancillary to the main dwelling) also used for family and friends (retrospective)
Mayfair 25 Lynn Road Shouldham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0BT
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00684/CHSR17
Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017: Recreation Ground in Hunstanton as we host up to 200 caravan rallies per year on this site.
Borough Council of Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Hunstanton Recreation Ground Kings Lynn Road Hunstanton Norfolk
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00685/F
Variation of condition 2 and removal of conditions 3 and 4 of planning application 22/00741/F (work already started)
Treetops 124 The Drove Barroway Drove DOWNHAM MARKET Norfolk PE38 0AL
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00686/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed external alterations to existing dwelling including rear and side extensions and porch
Watersmeet 207 School Road West Walton Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7DS
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00032/TPO
2/TPO/00246: T1 Lime Tree - 20 metres high,10 metre off. T2 Chestnut Tree - 15 metres high, 2 metres off. T3 Lime Tree - 20 metres high needs, 10 metres off. T4 Pine Tree - 15 metres high needs 3 metres off. T5 Pine Tree - 2 metres off or fell ,due to only very small growth at top. To be pruned back in order to enhance safety. This recommendation is due to low hanging branches, some of which have recently fallen as they were very heavy, with some overhanging a neighbouring property
31 Thieves Bridge Road Watlington King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HL
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00687/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed rear extension to existing residential property
3B Kennels Farm 19 Castleacre Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HD
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00688/F
HOUSEHOLDER: 3m (d) x 4m (w) x 2.5m (h) pergola installation onto raised patio area of garden
9 Queensway King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4AQ
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Decided25/01967/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01967/F - Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of Planning Permission 23/02203/F: Demolition of the existing house and rear annex and replace them with a new more appropriate, traditionally designed house with a subservient outbuilding
Staithe House Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8JE
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Permitted26/00690/F
HOUSEHOLDER: To demolish existing conservatory and replace with an extension full width of the existing house and convert garage into a living space.
18 Ventura Close Methwold Thetford Norfolk IP26 4QQ
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00252/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00252/LB - Application for listed building consent for replacement of front window fitted in 2007 - not original
2 Hare House Station Road Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8LS
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Unknown26/00691/CON
Erection of 2 Self-Build Dwellings and Garages
Adj Rose Cottage King John Bank Walpole St Andrew
Received 17 Apr 2026
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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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