Burnham Norton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham Norton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Burnham Norton
Burnham Norton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 19 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 34 miles northwest of Norwich. As one of the seven Burnhams in Norfolk, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community life, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 78 (2021) · Area: 14.3 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 Norton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnham Norton.
- 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 Norton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burnham Norton.
- - Creek Cottage 24 Norton Street Burnham Norton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DR
T1 conifer reduction of 25% to allow light into upper windows on house. Removal of dead stems in center of tree due to decay. T2 holly 20% canopy reduction to open up view over marsh from bedroom wind
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Prince of Wales House 21 Norton Street Burnham Norton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DR
T1. Hazel (Corylus avellana) in NE corner of garden. Action: coppice and allow to re-grow, establishing a regular coppicing cycle. Reason: this large multi-stemmed tree has been allowed to grow unchec
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 46 Norton Street Burnham Norton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8DR
T1- Leyland Cypress Hedge: Reduce height by approximately 5-6m to fence line so it can continue to be managed as a hedgerow. T2 & T3- Leyland Cypress: Remove trees due to poor structural form and to p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Burnham Norton in Norfolk
Burnham Norton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, situated 19 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 34 miles northwest of Norwich. As one of the seven Burnhams in Norfolk, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community life, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 78 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Burnham Norton covers an area of approximately 14.3 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 Norton 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 Norton a particularly low-crime area.
Burnham Norton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnham Overy Mills, Burnham Market, 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 Norton 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 Norton 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 Norton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Norton. 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 Norton 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 Norton were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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