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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
11,278Searchable applications
345Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,783 approved or refused records
761Refused applications

6,022 approved · 761 refused · 617 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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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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

  1. Awaiting decision26/00168/TREECA

    T1 Chestnut to be pollarded back to previous pollard points as over hanging roof on both properties on annex buildings.T2 prune Apple tree by 30% reduction to manage height and improve yield of crop.T3 olive tree reduce by 20% to manage size and shape.

    15A Austin Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1DZ

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/00169/TREECA

    TREE IN CONSERVATION AREA: English Oak - The tree is hollow and rotten at the base 1/3 to 1/2 way through. Full removal of tree to ground level

    Windrush Middle Road Shouldham Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0EE

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/00170/TREECA

    TREES IN THE CONSERVATION AREA: 2x Copper Beech - Both to be reduced in height from 10m to 6.5m, including appropriate reshaping of the crowns. Height reduction to manage health and proximity to power lines. Additonally would provide light benefit to neighbouring properties

    8 Back Street South Creake Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9PG

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/01645/EIASCR

    EIA REQUEST FOR SCREENING OPINION: Proposed erection of 2 no. broiler poultry houses (houses 9 and 10) and associated infrastructure

    Abbey Field Farm Poultry Unit Abbey Road Pentney Norfolk PE32 1JT

    Received 8 Oct 2026
  5. Awaiting decision26/01646/NT28

    NOTIFICATION UNDER REGULATION 5 OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE: (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED): To install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing including 6No Antnnas on existing 24m high lattice tower, 15No RRUs and 2No 300mm dishes

    Mast Telecom Station Road Dersingham Norfolk

    Received 8 Oct 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/01648/F

    HOUSEHOLDER - Proposed single-storey extensions and alterations to bungalow

    3 Hollycroft Close Emneth Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8BL

    Received 9 Oct 2026
  7. Awaiting decision15/01782/NMAM_2

    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT 15/01782/OM: Outline application with all matters reserved for proposed residential development with access off Grimston Road. Land accessed between 144 and 150 Grimston Road South Wootton

    Land Accessed Between 144 And 150 Grimston Road Grimston Road South Wootton Norfolk

    Received 9 Oct 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/01653/F

    HOUSEHOLDER: The addition of two dormer windows to the west side of the east wing of the building

    Manor Farm House 57 Burnham Road South Creake FAKENHAM Norfolk NR21 9JG

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/01654/LB

    LISTED BUILDING: The addition of two dormer windows to the west side of the east wing of the building

    Manor Farm House 57 Burnham Road South Creake FAKENHAM Norfolk NR21 9JG

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/01655/AG

    AGRICULTURAL PRIOR NOTIFICATION: Formation of a balanced cut-and-fill earthworks operation to create a water storage reservoir for irrigation purposes.Why necessary for agriculture: The proposed reservoir is reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture as it will provide a secure and sustainable water supply for the irrigation of plants grown at the commercial nursery. The reservoir will enable the collection, storage and reuse of rainwater and irrigation runoff, reducing reliance on mains water supplies, improving the resilience of the horticultural enterprise, and supporting the efficient operation of the agricultural holding.Why designed for agriculture: As noted above the proposed reservoir is to provide a sustainable water supply for the irrigation of plants grown at the commercial nursery. The reservoir will enable the collection, storage and reuse of rainwater and irrigation runoff, reducing reliance on mains water supplies, improving the resilience of the horticultural enterprise, and supporting the efficient operation of the agricultural holding.

    Harrington Nurseries Burrettgate Road Walsoken Norfolk

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/01656/LDP

    Application for a Lawful Development for the proposed change of use from home to holiday let

    Fairway Cottage Station Road Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8LS

    Received 12 Oct 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/00172/TREECA

    Horse chestnut to be removed due rapid decline. We will replace this tree with a new one else where on the property.

    Tanglewood House High Street Thornham HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6LX

    Received 13 Oct 2026
  13. Awaiting decision26/00709/DISC_A

    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00709/F - Householder - Refurbishment of existing dwelling including loft conversion, front and rear dormers, replacement external render, windows and doors. Erection of single storey outbuilding, new boundary fencing and front gate, and associated external works.

    Alexanders Thornham Road Holme next The Sea Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LR

    Received 13 Oct 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/00174/TREECA

    T1 -Holme Oak to remove and T2- Leylandii Conifer to remove

    38 Station Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HW

    Received 13 Oct 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/01669/F

    HOUSEHOLDER -Retrospective single storey extensions and rendering to dwelling and new detached garage

    Pinfold The Green North Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3RD

    Received 15 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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