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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 dates10,972Searchable applications
345Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,530 approved or refused records
748Refused applications
5,782 approved · 748 refused · 598 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
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
- Unknown26/01155/TDD
5 DAY NOTICE: 2/TPO/00109 The applicant is worried about the health of one of her large Scott's pine trees adjacent to the highway and above an ABC power line, I have attached a photo for you to see (Left Hand tree)... the tree in question is one of two pine trees TPO'd on her property. Assuming the fate of the tree in question...would I need to send a full application on her behalf, or would it fall under the 5-day emergency plan, she is rather worried about it and keen to get it down.
Hillington House 24 Chequers Road Pott Row King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AJ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/01156/NT28
The Electronic Communications code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to install fixed Broadband Apparatus. Installation of subtended headend sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Telephone Exchange Mill Road Brancaster Norfolk
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/01157/NT28
The Electronic Communications code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to install fixed Broadband Apparatus. Installation of subtended headend sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Darwins Main Road Brancaster Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8BP
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/01158/NT28
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus. 2 x 9M Wooden Pole
Street Record Empire Avenue King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 11 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01159/LB
Application for listed building consent for reinstatement interior works to Grade II listed property following water ingress
Flat 2 Old Station Hotel 75 Railway Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9EL
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01160/F
HOUSEHOLDER: New residential extension providing new accessible bedroom and en-suite with some internal refurbishments works to improve circulation to the property
26 All Saints Avenue Walsoken WISBECH Norfolk PE13 3RQ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01161/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Replacement of all existing windows and doors within the enclosed courtyard elevations with double glazed uPVC units in Chartwell Green finish. Formation of two new door openings and conversion of two existing French doors to fixed grazing
2 Grove Farm Barns High Street Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8NH
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00103/TREECA
T7 Black Walnut - To reduce crown by 50%, students in the school has a nut allergy so works are required
Upwell Academy 61 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/01162/LDP
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE: Proposed single-storey rear conservatory to the rear elevation of the existing dwelling with a maximum height of 2.85m, depth of 3m and width of 3.6m.
49 Corbyn Shaw Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4UL
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01163/AG
Agricultural Prior Notification: Digestate storage for liquid fertiliser, not waste as it will be PAS110. tanks will be covered and at the max distance possible from the watercourses
Land At E561157 N322155 Cross Bank Road King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Application Refused26/01164/F
Retention of Mobile Home on the site. The site is used for the purposes of Agriculture and predominantly Livestock farming
The Croft Narborough Road Pentney KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE32 1JD
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00104/TREECA
T1, T2, and T3 Leyland Cyprus (Cupressocyparis leylandii) - Approximately five metres tall. The proposed works will be the removal of these three trees
The Seasons 37 Docking Road Fring KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 6SE
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01165/F
Full planning permission for extension of the Accident and Emergency front facade, installation of entrance canopy, external alterations to existing facade, extension of ambulance parking layby and rationalisation of footpaths, together with associated highways and landscaping works
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4ET
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Application Refused26/01166/F
SELF-BUILD: Proposed self-build chalet bungalow following sub division of site and demolition of existing detached garage
Land East of 10 Goodminns Estate Sedgeford Norfolk PE36 5NB
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Withdrawn24/01969/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 11 & 12 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01969/FM - New Access. Proposed industrial Unit for Warehousing. Installation of 2 new roller shutter doors to the existing Warehouse Unit
5 - 6 Lubeck Road North Lynn Industrial Estate King's Lynn KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE30 2HN
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01168/F
New mechanics workshop bay
Station Road Garage 33 Station Road Heacham Norfolk
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01169/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed two storey rear extension to provide kitchen lounge diner, with larger bedroom at second floor level. Proposed two storey front extension to provide porch and extend garaging at ground floor with larger bedroom at second floor level. Together with alteration to external materials
21 Rushmead Close South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3LY
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00055/TPO
2/TPO/00258 T1: Sorbus spp.-Location: scarecrow.alright.cutback -Height: 3.5m- Action: Sectional dismantle to ground level- Reason: Declining healthT2: Cherry (Prunus spp.) -Location: wisely.baseless.smoking- Height: 2.5m- Action: Reduce overextended lateral growth by upto 1.5m to suitable growth points. Reason: General Arboricultural maintenanceT3: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) -Height: 11m -Location: viewers. Flushed. Hazel -Action: reduce lateral growth back from dwelling by 2.5m to suitable growth points to reduce rodent ingress. Reason: General Arboricultural maintenance and reduce rodent ingressG2: Mixed species- Height: 9m -Location: Roadside- Action: Crown raise to 5.2m over highway. Reduce lateral growth back from utilities by 3m. Reason: General Arboricultural maintenance and Highway maintenance compliance
Brandon House Millwood Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DP
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01170/F
Installation of a proposed new global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Advertisement E of 115 To 117 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01171/A
Application for advertisement consent for Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated illuminated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Advertisement E of 115 To 117 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Decided23/01260/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 1 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01260/F - Conversion of offices to form two dwellings
14A Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn Norfolk
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01173/LDE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land as a Certificated Location operated by Norfolk Camping CIC as a certificated exempt organisation, for the recreational use of its members in touring caravans, motorhomes and tents, limited to a maximum of 10 touring pitches at any one time, operational between 1 April and 31 October (214 days) in each calendar year, with no permanent structures, and with on-site warden supervision
Land S of 60 And SE of 71 Beach Road Holme next The Sea Norfolk
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00536/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 13 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00536/F - Variation of condition 2 and 12 of planning permission 25/01812/F for a proposed agriculturally tied self build dwelling
Land E550359 N308128 West of Midfarrow Farm Walsoken Road Walsoken Norfolk
Received 15 Jul 2026 - Application Permitted26/01175/F
HOUSEHOLDER: New window at first floor level of South (Front) Elevation. New external flue pipe to North (Rear) Elevation roof pitch
Arden Cottage Church Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NJ
Received 15 Jul 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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