Castle Rising, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Rising, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Castle Rising
Castle Rising is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, just 4 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 37 miles northwest of Norwich. Its proximity to these larger towns makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Castle Rising.
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 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Rising.
- 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 Castle Rising based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Castle Rising.
- - 7 Lynn Road Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6AB
T1 tree - Ash - exhibiting signs of Ash Dieback - located close to Lynn Road - reduce to ground level. T2 tree - Ash - exhibiting signs of Ash Dieback - located close to Lynn Road - reduce to ground l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 2 Church Crofts Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6BG
T1 - Ash - raise to 5.5 metres above highway, T2 - Sycamores - remove stem nearest pavement T3 and T4 - Ash, Elm - raise crowns to 5.5 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Applegarth 30A Lynn Road Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6AJ
G1 - group of Spruce trees - reduce height by 1.5 to 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Castle Rising Dental Surgery Castle Farm Barn School Road Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6AG
Listed Building Application: Reorganisation of internal office to form surgery, installation of new secondary door to store following installation of AC units and installation of new vents
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Home Farm Lower Road Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6AD
Extensions to Dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Flintstones Lynn Road Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6EJ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING CONSENT 22/02256/F: Demolition of existing house and construction of 2 pairs of semi-detached cottages.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Church of St Lawrence Lower Road Castle Rising Norfolk PE31 6AF
Remove a dead lime tree at entrance to St Lawrence Church. Trim back branchess on trees adjacent to garage at Castle Farm House. Remove tree at Dental Surgery and pollard Horse Chestnut tree at Home F
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - The Old Piggery Lodge Lane Castle Rising King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6AQ
Demolition of Existing Glazed Porch and Construction of enlarged dedicated Porch and Lobby.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Castle Rising in Norfolk
Castle Rising is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, just 4 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 37 miles northwest of Norwich. Its proximity to these larger towns makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Property prices in Castle Rising 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 Castle Rising a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Rising has one conservation area within its boundaries: Castle Rising. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Castle Rising includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 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, Castle Rising 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 Castle Rising
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Castle Rising. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Castle Rising.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castle Rising were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Babingley planning applications
- North Wootton planning applications
- South Wootton planning applications
- Wolferton planning applications
- Leziate planning applications
- West Newton planning applications
- Bawsey planning applications
- Fairstead planning applications
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.