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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
11,149Searchable applications
345Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,660 approved or refused records
758Refused applications

5,902 approved · 758 refused · 610 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2018 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Awaiting decision26/01407/F

    Installation of 36 PV solar panels to the east and west facing elevations.

    142 Norfolk Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1AU

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/01408/LB

    This application is for the installation of 36 PV solar panels, totalling 16.2 kW to the modern rear extension to the property not effecting those parts listed in it's Grade II listing, nor visible from Norfolk Street. This installation is only visible from Surrey Street. The installation is on both elevations of this roof.

    142 Norfolk Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1AU

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/00063/TPO

    2/TPO/00547: T3 - Green beech displaying significant signs of decline. Dieback to the canopy presenting copious amounts of deadwood indicating the tree is at end of life. Dismantle and remove to ground level. Once removed the tree will be replaced with another similar tree and planted within 3 meters of previous tree. The replacement tree will be a full standard of 10 - 12cm diameter. Replacement tree to be planted in the first or second planting season.

    Tit Willow 16 Park Hill Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6NE

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  4. Decided21/01607/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/01607/O - Outline Application: The erection of one additional dwelling (in addition to that granted under permission 20/00055/O) with associated garaging, parking and turning areas and other associated works

    West Lee 19 Town Lane Brancaster Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8BT

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  5. Decided26/00828/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00828/F - Householder: Demolish/remove the low metal gates positioned on the front boundary and remove the remnants of the hedges on the front boundary positioned east of the gates. Erect a new brick wall along part of the front boundary up to the existing low birch hedge running in front of our property

    15 Lincoln Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6AS

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/01411/F

    Material change of use to residential caravan site comprising 7No. Gypsy/Traveller pitches, each pitch accommodating one static caravan/mobile home, together with the laying of hardstanding.

    Primrose Farm Plot 1 179 Small Lode Upwell WISBECH Norfolk PE14 9BL

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  7. Decided26/00140/DISC_B

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 & 6 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00140/F - Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 25/01501/F: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/01935/F: SELF BUILD: Replacement of existing bungalow, mobile home and outbuildings, with new house.

    Angles Lane Bungalow Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/01413/F

    Residential development of 2 single storey dwellings, demolition of various outbuildings and a section of footpath to allow for a new turning circle

    Land Rear of 40 To 42A Methwold Road Northwold Norfolk

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  9. Unknown26/00131/TREECA

    Apple Trees x 3 - Pruning 15% to ensure healthy growth and continued fruit production (1,2,3) , Crab Apple Tree - removal of ivy that is currently surrounding the tree. (4) Walnut Tree - Pruning 15% to ensure healthy growth and continued nut production (5)Walnut Tree - Pruning 15% to ensure healthy growth and continued nut production (6),Cherry Tree - Pruning 15% to ensure healthy growth and continued fruit production (7)

    Emtoro Barn 4 Lynn Road Shouldham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE33 0BU

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/01414/F

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 25/01901/F - HOUSEHOLDER- Alterations to & extension of existing dwelling

    Seasplurge 25 Beach Road Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LG

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/01415/F

    HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey rear extension.

    Meribel Cottage 4 Stoney Road Roydon King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AP

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/01416/F

    Householder - Proposed loft conversion, with front extension to dwelling. Removal of existing conservatory to rear, and replacement single-storey rear extension. Associated internal remodelling of dwelling. Replacement of flat roof to detached garage with pitched roof

    17 Mill Green Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DY

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  13. Awaiting decision26/01417/F

    Sub-division of 43 New Roman Bank to create 2 semi-detached dwellings including raising of ridge height and front and rear pitched roof dormers to create first floor accommodation.

    43 New Roman Bank Terrington St Clement King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4LR

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/01418/F

    Two pairs of semi detached dwellings further to demolition of two semi detached bungalows

    1 Wells Road Burnham Overy Town King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HU

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/01419/F

    Householder - Proposed Extensions and alterations to Dwelling allowing for Complete refacing of the front elevation, two storey side extension, Conversion of existing garage into habitable space, rear extensions both single and two storey with recessed balcony. Cart shed garage to front and shepherds hut to rear garden

    Overy House Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  16. Unknown26/00064/TPO

    2/TPO/00407: 5 DAY Notice: Fell 6-10 Sycamore trees with sooty bark disease which have recently presented dead and dangerous.

    Woodland N of Blackthorn Close S of Robin Hill And E of Hall Close Hunstanton Road Heacham Norfolk

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  17. Application Permitted25/02045/NMA_1

    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to Planning Permission 25/02045/F: Variation of conditions 1, 3, 4 and 10 attached to planning permission 24/00280/RM: Reserved Matters application: Construction of one dwelling

    Saltmarsh Cross Lane Brancaster KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8AE

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  18. Awaiting decision25/01223/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 & 6 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01223/F - Change of use of social club to pharmacy and ancillary units, including alterations to access arrangements (revised design)

    The Downham Market Club 19 Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9HS

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/01421/O

    Outline Application for the demolition of the existing buildings and replacement with four new residential dwellings

    Land And Building Adj 196A E556590 N302864 The Drove Barroway Drove Norfolk

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  20. Awaiting decision26/01422/F

    RETROSPECTIVE: Open front barn

    96 Lodge Road Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4DN

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  21. Awaiting decision26/01423/F

    Part change of use, extensions and alterations to form funeral director premises with service chapel and creation of first floor dwelling

    155 Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LJ

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  22. Awaiting decision26/01424/F

    Proposed Internal and External Alterations of existing Discount Store (Class E.a) to new 24 hour Fitness & Welfare facility (Class E.d)

    The Original Factory Shop Bridge Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0AE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  23. Awaiting decision26/00066/TPO

    2/TPO/00666: T1- Lime: Reduction of crown on SSW side of crown over structure 2.5-3.5m. Crown reduction of over extended limbs (target prune on whole crown) 1-2.5m. This reduction will bring the extended limbs back in to the main crown structure and reduce risk of extended limbs failing due to previous pruning cuts. Current crown size 22x13m.T2- Lime: Crown reduction of over extended limbs (target prune on whole crown) 1-2.5m. This reduction will bring the extended limbs back in to the main crown structure and reduce risk of extended limbs failing due to previous pruning cuts. Current crown size 20x13m.T3- Lime: Reduction on NE side of crown 2-2.5m, lime tree has been removed from the western side of T3 this has caused the early development growth to lean to the E and removing the tree has exposed the crown (T3) to the environment change. Reducing the crown on eastern side will promote better structure and reduce risk of failing. Current crown size 22x13m. Location/risk- T1,2 & 3 have highways and dwellings in target zone including oil tanks (domestic). Public foot fall is high due to local amenities route. All above work in line with BS 3998 (2010).

    Minns Farm Barns Priory Road Castle Acre King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2AA

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/01425/F

    Replacement porch and laundry room extension.

    Fridhem Rest Home 79 Station Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7AB

    Received 1 Sept 2026

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