Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burnham Overy Staithe 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 Overy Staithe
Burnham Overy Staithe is a civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, England, comprising the smaller Burnham Overy Town and the larger settlement of Burnham Overy Staithe, situated on the estuary of the River Burn. Approximately 1 mile northwest of Burnham Market and 20 miles northeast of King's Lynn, the area is accessible via the A149 road, making it an important point for planning applications in this picturesque coastal region.
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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 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnham Overy Staithe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnham Overy Staithe.
- 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 Overy Staithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Burnham Overy Staithe.
- 25/01967/DISC_B - Staithe House Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8JE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01967F - Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of Planning Permission 23/02203/F: Demolition of the existing house and rear annex and replace them
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Overy House Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB
T5,6 and 7- Oak, Fell and remove stumps. this will allow both the owner and neighbour better views of the marsh. Trees to be replaced elsewhere on site
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Furusato Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JH
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 14 AND 15 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01764/F - Variation of Condition No. 2 of Planning Permission 24/02237/F- Custom and Self Build: The proposal is for a replacement dwellin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Staithe House Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8JE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01967/F - Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of Planning Permission 23/02203/F: Demolition of the existing house and rear annex and replace the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Overy House Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB
T1 Walnut-crown lift on the west side by removing the bottom two branches. T2 Holly- Pollard tree so that it can be maintained as a smaller shrub. T3 Pine- Fell and remove stump. Trees to be replaced
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - White House Glebe Lane Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JQ
T1 - Maple tree - trim back to boundary following previous trims and approx 1.5m off top T2 - Holme Oak - Trim away from garage door and approx 2m off top, to previous points T3- Maple tree - Remove 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Gun Hill Farm Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01729/F - Single storey outbuilding serving as a garden pavilion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Scotts Cottage Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB
5 DAY NOTICE: T1 Prunus - Fell dead tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - The Moorings Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB
5 Day Notice: T1 Copper Beach - Felling or risk management reduction pruning to a large mature beech tree affected by Meripilus giganteus, in order to reduce the risk of failure over a public highway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Furusato Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JH
VARIATION OF CONDITION NO. 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/02237/F- CUSTOM AND SELF BUILD: The proposal is for a replacement dwelling on the site of a 1970s bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Navenby Gong Lane Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JG
HOUSEHOLDER- Alterations of Existing Garage and Construction of Music Studio Outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Scotts Lodge Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB
T1 - Beech - reduction / removal of 1x branch located 3.5m North to secondary union (approx. 150mm diameter) - branch extending over adjacent garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Gun Hill Farm Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 8, 9 AND 10 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01729/F - Single storey outbuilding serving as a garden pavilion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Navenby Gong Lane Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JG
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 24/01793/F: Demolition of existing house and replacement self-build dwelling constructed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Navenby Gong Lane Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JG
Demolition of existing house and replacement self-build dwelling constructed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - The Hollies Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 AND 11 OF PLANNING APPLICATION 23/01852/F - VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00390/F: For a replacement dwelling on the site of a 1970s semi-detached dwellin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Staithe House Wells Road Burnham Overy Staithe KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 8JE
VARIATION OF CONDITION 11 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/00139/F : Demolition of the existing house and rear annex and replace them with a new more appropriate, traditionally designed house with a subservient
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Burnham Overy Staithe in Norfolk
Burnham Overy Staithe is a civil parish located on the north coast of Norfolk, England, comprising the smaller Burnham Overy Town and the larger settlement of Burnham Overy Staithe, situated on the estuary of the River Burn. Approximately 1 mile northwest of Burnham Market and 20 miles northeast of King's Lynn, the area is accessible via the A149 road, making it an important point for planning applications in this picturesque coastal region.
Property prices in Burnham Overy Staithe 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 Overy Staithe a particularly low-crime area.
Burnham Overy Staithe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnham Overy Mills, Burnham Overy Town, Burnham Overy Staithe. 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 Overy Staithe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Norfolk Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 6 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 Overy Staithe 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 Overy Staithe
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Burnham Overy Staithe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burnham Overy Staithe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 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 Overy Staithe were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.