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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 dates11,266Searchable applications
345Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,764 approved or refused records
761Refused applications
6,003 approved · 761 refused · 617 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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
- Awaiting decision26/00163/TREECA
7 ornamental pear trees along western front boundary of property - complete removal of the ornamental pear trees as they are interfering with the over head electric cables
Rhubarb House 31 Kirkgate Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LH
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01618/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey extension to rear of existing single storey dwelling and new pitched roof to replace flat roof on garage
2 Pinfold Lane Northwold Thetford Norfolk IP26 5LH
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Withdrawn25/02022/NMA_1
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to Planning Permission 25/02022/F: Extension to Dwelling and Detached Cart Shed
Pinfold The Green North Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3RD
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision25/01634/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01634/F - Erection of a cafe
Tamar Nurseries Ltd West Drove South Walpole Highway WISBECH Norfolk PE14 7RA
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01623/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey rear extension to dwelling
115 Benns Lane Terrington St Clement King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4JY
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01625/F
Retrospective permission for storage containers and a proposed gate, together with a touring caravan to be used in conjunction with the land
Land North West of 97 The Drove Barroway Drove Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0AL
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00164/TREECA
TREES IN THE CONSERVATION AREA: T1 - Multistep Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - remove to ground level. Replace with a Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis). T2 - Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in the hedgerow - cut back to boundary
39 Church Road Flitcham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6BU
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01100/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 AND 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/01100/F - Proposed change of use of agricultural land to equestrian grazing paddocks including erection of stables and boundary fencing
Land At E553395 N304166 Angle Road Outwell Norfolk
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01628/LB
Listed Building Application: New structure and building works associated with the raising of historic floorboards to former stage level within the stage area of the Guildhall, with finishes and viewing hatches to suit
Guildhall of St George 1 St Georges Courtyard King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EU
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision25/01706/DISC_B
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 attached to Listed Building Consent 25/01706/LB: VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01189/LB - Internal and external restoration and refurbishment works to existing buildings, including internal and external demolition, reconfiguration and rebuilding, minor extension(s), part change of use, associated plant and enclosures and hard and soft landscape works
Guildhall of St George 1 St Georges Courtyard King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EU
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01629/AG
Agricultural Prior Notification: One agricultural building
Land NE of Oak Farm The Drift Ingoldisthorpe Norfolk
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01630/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Extensions to garage and dwelling
Leeway 17 Main Road Brookville Thetford Norfolk IP26 4RB
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01631/F
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey garage extension to front of property
Waldeck 3 Dohamero Lane West Winch King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0NL
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01632/F
Proposed 4No. Dwellings
Russell Court Pott Row Norfolk
Received 6 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01633/F
Creation of pond
Thurlow Cottage 16 Eastgate Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LL
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00165/TREECA
T1 a sycamore, reduce to the boundary line by approximately 3m at the furtherest point. Cut back also to clear the roof. There are also 2 small Holm oaks adjacent to the tree which require cutting back to the boundary line. The owners of the trees have given permission
Heron Manor Farm Ringstead Road Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NN
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00166/TREECA
Small flowering cherry tree to be removed. Tree is on the right hand side of the property, it is next to Norwich Road but can be fell easily into the drive not effecting the road.
Rose Cottage 21 Norwich Road Shouldham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0DA
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Unknown26/01637/NT28
The Electronic Communications Code, The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 7 & 7A (listed buildings and ancient monuments) - 1 Pole with all associated wiring and cables
Street Record Robbs Chase Outwell Norfolk
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Unknown26/01638/S37
UKPN intends to undertake the following work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 falling within The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 Replace over head line with under ground line
Valentine Grimston Road Gayton King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1QA
Received 7 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01639/F
Householder: Single Storey side extension and loft conversion incorporating dormer windows
82 Station Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7QS
Received 8 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00171/TREECA
TREE IN A CONSERVATION AREA: T1- walnut - 1 1/2 metre reduction due to bad health and hope a small reduction will help regeneration
Stanley House 1 Norwich Road Shouldham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0DA
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision23/00824/DISC_A
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 ,7 ,8 ,12 ,16 ,17 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00824/FM - Residential development of 16 dwellings
Land S of 7 To 23 Foresters Avenue Hilgay Norfolk
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00167/TREECA
TREES IN A CONSERVATION AREA: T1 - White Willow requires repollarding to alleviate weakened, old unions on an already decaying tree approx 5-6 metres . T2 - Cork Screw Willow requires repollarding approx 2-3 metres off to keep its size in keeping with the garden and to stop any chance of failure. G3 - Thuja Plicata hedge requires topping and trimming to restain its hedge aesthetic
The Old Bull Bridge Road Stoke Ferry KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE33 9TD
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01290/NMA_1
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT 26/01290/F: HOUSEHOLDER - Single storey porch and rear extensions
3 Meadow Road South Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3LW
Received 9 Oct 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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