Boughton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boughton are administered by Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council. View the full Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boughton
Boughton is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 5.5 miles east of Downham Market, 12 miles south of King's Lynn, and 33 miles west of Norwich. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and accessibility to larger towns.
Population: 233 (2021) · Area: 5.5 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Boughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Boughton.
- - Highview Lodge Oxborough Road Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AH
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed side extension with rear orangery, replacing the existing conservatory and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Holly Trees Chapel Road Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
1. Remove deadwood from bird cherry
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Kingston House Chapel Road Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
To trim upper branches in order for them not to be overhanging road. Clear branches from obstructing electric and phone cables. One phone cable has already had to be replaced due to rubbing of branche
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Holly Trees Chapel Road Boughton King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9AG
TREES IN A CONSERVATION AREA: Routine annual removal of deadwood and crown and side reduction of four fruit trees (large apple, medium apple, small apple and medium pear) by 1 metre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-24
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A brief summary of Boughton in Norfolk
Boughton is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 5.5 miles east of Downham Market, 12 miles south of King's Lynn, and 33 miles west of Norwich. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and accessibility to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 233 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Boughton covers an area of approximately 5.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Boughton show an average sale price of £314,830, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boughton a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Ferry, Boughton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boughton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boughton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Boughton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boughton were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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