Broomhill, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broomhill, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Broomhill 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 Broomhill
Downham Market is a market town and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated on the edge of the Fens along the River Great Ouse. It lies approximately 11 miles south of King's Lynn, 39 miles west of Norwich, and 30 miles north of Cambridge, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,218 (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 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broomhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broomhill.
- 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 Broomhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Broomhill.
- - Lower Farm 29 Low Road Wimbotsham King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3QQ
T1 - Ash - reduce the lowest, over extended lateral branch growing east by up to 3 meters to prevent a possible branch failure form the tip weight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 24 Grimshoe Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9RA
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 8 metres with a maximum height of 3.80 metres and a height of 2.50 metres to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Broomhill in Norfolk
Downham Market is a market town and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated on the edge of the Fens along the River Great Ouse. It lies approximately 11 miles south of King's Lynn, 39 miles west of Norwich, and 30 miles north of Cambridge, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Broomhill show an average sale price of £286,218, 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 Broomhill a particularly low-crime area.
Broomhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Downham Market, Wimbotsham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broomhill 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 Broomhill
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Broomhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broomhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broomhill were tree works (12), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wimbotsham planning applications
- Downham Market planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.