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Planning in Boughton

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boughton in the last 24 months, from King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough CouncilCouncil page

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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. 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.

The area around Boughton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Boughton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boughton?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Boughton?
The average planning decision time near Boughton is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Boughton?
The planning approval rate near Boughton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Boughton?
The most common type of planning application near Boughton is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Boughton?
You can search and track planning applications near Boughton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.