Burnham Market, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham Market, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burnham Market 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 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.
Population: 724 (2021) · Area: 18.4 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,605 (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 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnham Market.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnham Market.
- 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 Burnham Market based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Burnham Market.
- 26/00976/F - Westgate House 90 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
HOUSEHOLDER - Works to allow for outbuilding to be used for continued residential use in association with dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00977/LB - Westgate House 90 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
Works to allow for outbuilding to be used for continued residential use in association with dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Westgate House 90 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
Works to allow for outbuilding to be used for continued residential use in association with dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Westgate House 90 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
HOUSEHOLDER - Works to allow for outbuilding to be used for continued residential use in association with dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00091/TREECA - The White House 3 Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
The removal of 3 lime trees at the end of the small garden and roots ground, as they're too big and roots are too big in a small garden which I planted 20 years ago, concerned they're potentially goin
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-08 - - The White House 3 Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
The removal of 3 lime trees at the end of the small garden and roots ground, as they're too big and roots are too big in a small garden which I planted 20 years ago, concerned they're potentially goin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/00140/DISC_A - Angles Lane Bungalow Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00140/F - SELF BUILD: Replacement of existing bungalow, mobile home and outbuildings, with new houseVaration of condition 2 attached to plan
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00040/TPO - Mill Wood House Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
2/TPO/00258: T1: Beech, common (Fagus sylvatica) Height: 18m Location: Rear garden. Action: Crown raise canopy from 2.5m to 3.5m, retaining all primary lateral scaffold branches and removing smaller s
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-13 - 25/00222/DISC_A - Hill House Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (RETROSPECTIVE) FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00222/F - HOUSEHOLDER: Two storey extension, first floor extension, alterations to dwelling and proposed outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/00796/F - Mulberry House Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2 & 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00925/F: VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 AND 4 OF PLANNING CONSENT 25/00207/F: Householder: Proposed renovation and extension of existing dwelling. New
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Hill House Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (RETROSPECTIVE) FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00222/F - HOUSEHOLDER: Two storey extension, first floor extension, alterations to dwelling and proposed outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/00787/F - Palgrave Barn 17 Front Street Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8EJ
Householder - Extension & Alterations to Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Palgrave House 19 Front Street Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8EL
Householder - Extension & Alterations to Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Palgrave Barn 17 Front Street Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8EJ
TREE IN A CONSERVATION AREA: T1 Holly - To remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Lime Green 61 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
ADVERT APPLICATION: To paint logo onto the site fascia board in black wood paint
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Eden House Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell, tree has canker at approx. 6ft with exposed heartwood and will likely cause issues with neighbouring house if allowed to remain. T2 Oak - Remove lowest limb growing towards h
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Hoste Arms 14 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/02089/LB - Listed Building: Attachment of 6 hanging basket brackets to the front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land Between Angles House And Rogers Row Station Road Burnham Market Norfolk
NOTIFICATION: The Electronic Communications Code Conditions and restrictions Regulations 2003 as amended - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - To install 1 x 1
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - The White House 62 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/01878/LB (Retrospective) - Listed Building Application for ; Internal alterations including removal of contemporary studwork partitions and constru
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Whitehouse Books 63 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for minor signage works, comprising the removal of existing modern lettering and the installation of new non-illuminated individual letters to the retained modern
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Burnham Market in Norfolk
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.
Property prices in Burnham Market show an average sale price of £319,605, 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 Burnham Market a particularly low-crime area.
Burnham Market has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnham Overy Mills, Burnham Market, Burnham Overy Town, Burnham Overy Staithe, Burnham Norton. 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 Burnham Market includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Norfolk Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 3 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Burnham Market
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Market. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burnham Market may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burnham Market were full planning applications (13), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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