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Planning in Burnham Market

Approved
98%
51 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Burnham Market

Burnham Market is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, approximately 19 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 32 miles northwest of Norwich. Known for its charming architecture and local amenities, it presents a unique setting for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Burnham Market covers an area of approximately 18.4 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 Burnham Market has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnham Market 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 Burnham Market, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Market. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burnham Market?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Market. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burnham Market?
The average planning decision time near Burnham Market is 42 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 Burnham Market?
The planning approval rate near Burnham Market is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burnham Market?
The most common type of planning application near Burnham Market is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burnham Market?
You can search and track planning applications near Burnham Market on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.