Burnham Market, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham Market, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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.
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
35 planning applications found near Burnham Market.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Hoste Arms 14 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 (RETROSPECTIVE) FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00369/F - Creation of outdoor seating area with new walling and canopies.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Jack Wills 16 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HE
Listed Building Application: Remove existing signage and install new signage to the facade of the listed building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Lowood Herrings Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 10, 15, 16 AND 18 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01058/F - Proposed Self-Build Replacement Dwelling Following Demolition of Existing Chalet.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Eastgate House Overy Road Burnham Market Norfolk
ASH Tree located on Junction of Overy Rd B1155 With Friars Lane Burnham Market PE31 8HH. Tree to be felled following Picus test report tree is substantially damaged please see attached report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - St Andrews Cottage Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH
Variation of Condition 2 and Removal of Condition 3 and 4 attached to Listed Building Consent 25/00901/LB: Change of use from Art Gallery to residential with small extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Gazebo 57 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE: Existing use of the outbuilding illustrated on the plans supplied as residential accommodation ancillary to the principal dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - The Hoste Arms 14 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HE
LISTED BUILDING: Attachment of 6 hanging basket brackets to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 60 And 61 Market Place Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HD
External and internal alterations and decoration to merge 2 class E units and replacement of first floor upvc window to timber
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - The Old Blacksmiths Cottage 1 The Maltings Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
Pollard silver birch trees to previous pollard points to allow light into small garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - - Foundry House 17 North Street Burnham Market KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8HG
1. 1 x Eucalyptus Tree - complete pollarding of eucalyptus tree to bring it back to former pollarded centre. 2. 3x Walnut trees - mature specimens, with branches overhanging and shading garden, also b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Catherine Place 21 North Street Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HG
Householder- Ground floor extension to kitchen and conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Hamlet Cottage Station Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HA
Removal of the conifer hedge that is dead on one side and not very aesthetically pleasing. To be replaced with trees or hedging to keep privacy to the property. Shrubs in the picture including the Pyr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - Grapevine Gallery St Andrews Cottage Overy Road Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8HH
T1 - Small fir removal. T2 - Acacia removal. T3 - Various shrubs to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-04-01
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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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Market. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 45 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 (12), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 37 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: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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