Brancaster, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brancaster, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brancaster 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 Brancaster
Brancaster is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, approximately 3 miles west of Burnham Market and 22 miles north of King's Lynn. It encompasses the villages of Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe, as well as the former parish of Burnham Deepdale, all situated along the A149 road. Notably, the historic Roman settlement of Branodunum is found at the outskirts of Brancaster, adding a rich layer of heritage to the area, which may be relevant for those exploring planning applications or developments in this coastal community.
Population: 696 (2021) · Area: 21.4 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: North West Norfolk
- LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brancaster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brancaster.
- 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 Brancaster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Brancaster.
- - Manor Farm House Broad Lane Brancaster Norfolk PE31 8AU
5 DAY NOTICE: To remove a dead and dangerous mature beech tree located at Manor house, Broad lane, Brancaster which is in the Brancaster conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/01065/F - Hidden House Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AA
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 26/00562/F to change approved drawings which will include raising the roof height whilst maintaining the existing pitch to form first floor accommodatio
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01073/F - Manor Farm Main Road Titchwell Norfolk
Variation of Condition 2 attached to 22/01858/F: VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2, 6, 17 AND 23 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00940/F: Demolition of the existing modern agricultural barn, conversion of three bar
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-24 - 22/01858/DISC_B - Manor Farm Main Road Titchwell Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8, 16, 18 AND 19 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01858/F: Variation of Conditions 2, 6, 17 AND 23 of Planning Permission 21/00940/F: Demolition of the existing modern agricultural
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00978/F - 10 Branodunum Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AL
HOUSEHOLDER - Extension and renovation of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 10 Branodunum Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AL
HOUSEHOLDER - Extension and renovation of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Town Farm Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AP
T1 and 2. Spruce. Poor Specimens, outgrown location. Fell. T3 and 4. Apple. Fell T5 - walnut. Fell Replant with suitable species at nearby location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Town Farm Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AP
Householder - Single storey extension to dwelling and 3 new dormer windows to already partly converted loft space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Hidden House Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AA
Householder: Alterations to existing dwelling including raising the roof height whilst maintaining the existing pitch, to form first-floor accommodation with dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Mill Bank 6 Saw Mill Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AJ
Householder - Front and side extension. Garage conversion and link way between the two
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 10 Branodunum Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AL
Householder: Extension and renovation of existing dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 3 Saw Mill Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00865/F - Retrospective - variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 7 attached to planning permission 24/01167/F: Extensions, alterations &
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Eastwood Main Road Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AA
5 DAY NOTICE: The tree in question is situated in my front garden and has a broken and unstable looking branch please can I give notice for some tree works to the broken branches of a tree in my front
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - St Marys House London Street Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AR
Erection of 1.5m high fence to boundary with churchyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 2 Stokers Row Main Road Brancaster Norfolk PE31 8AZ
Proposed rear single-storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Brancaster in Norfolk
Brancaster is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, approximately 3 miles west of Burnham Market and 22 miles north of King's Lynn. It encompasses the villages of Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe, as well as the former parish of Burnham Deepdale, all situated along the A149 road. Notably, the historic Roman settlement of Branodunum is found at the outskirts of Brancaster, adding a rich layer of heritage to the area, which may be relevant for those exploring planning applications or developments in this coastal community. The settlement has a population of approximately 696 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Brancaster covers an area of approximately 21.4 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 Brancaster 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 Brancaster a particularly low-crime area.
Brancaster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brancaster. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Brancaster includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Norfolk Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Norfolk Coast, The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, N Norfolk Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: North Norfolk Coast. 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, Brancaster 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 Brancaster
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Brancaster. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brancaster.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brancaster were full planning applications (10), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Marsh Side planning applications
- Titchwell planning applications
- Brancaster Staithe planning applications
- Burnham Deepdale planning applications
- Thornham planning applications
- Burnham Norton planning applications
- Muckleton planning applications
- Summerfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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