Dersingham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dersingham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dersingham 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 Dersingham
Dersingham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 4,753 (2021) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dersingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dersingham.
- 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 Dersingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
265 planning applications found near Dersingham.
- - 14 Station Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PP
HOUSEHOLDER: Extension to existing dwelling to link to existing Annex and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00981/F - 14 Station Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PP
HOUSEHOLDER: Extension to existing dwelling to link to existing Annex and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 34 Stanton Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UT
HOUSEHOLDER - Single storey side extension and insertion of bay window into principal elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/00876/F - 34 Stanton Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UT
HOUSEHOLDER - Kitchen & Bay window extension
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 32 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
T1 Purple Plum - On front boundary, cut back away from the road and pavement. Crown clean removing deadwood, crossing and suppressed growth and epicormic growth. Reduce the remaining crown by up to 30
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - 26/00075/TREECA - 32 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
T1 Purple Plum - On front boundary, cut back away from the road and pavement. Crown clean removing deadwood, crossing and suppressed growth and epicormic growth. Reduce the remaining crown by up to 30
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-04 - - Ivy Cottage 46 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
T1 - Oak located in close proximity to the dwelling and the boundary - dismantle and remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Denerfin 55A Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PJ
HOUSEHOLDER: Demolition of existing conservatory, replacing with an extension, converting a part of the existing garage into a utility room and WC, forming a new porch and rendering the front of the d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Rothesay 54 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed loft conversion and dormer, first floor window and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Bears Corner 51 Station Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PR
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT 26/00147/F: Extensions, internal alterations and rendering of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 26 Gelham Manor Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6HN
The proposal consists of a 1 bed single storey annex to the rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 11 West Hall Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6JG
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey side and rear extension to bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 36 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PN
Rear garden: T1 - Acacia in rear left corner,crown clean removing deadwood and supressed growth. Reduce and thin remaining growth by up to 30% (1 - 1.5 meters). T2 - Larch,Reduce to previous cuts and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Bears Corner 51 Station Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PR
HOUSEHOLDER: Extensions, internal alterations and rendering of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2 White Horse Drive Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6HL
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 5.05 metres with a maximum height of 2.80 metres and a height of 2.70 metres to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 5 Hunstanton Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6HH
Advertisement Consent: Advertisement Consent: A large sign on side of building facing the road. Sign on road side of building projecting off the building. Sign above premises on wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 12 Gelham Manor Dersingham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 6HN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 AND 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01366/F - Proposed dwelling following sub-division
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 23 Wallace Twite Way Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6XY
Proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Windsor Drive Dersingham Norfolk
NOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION CODE (Conditions and restrictions) REGULATIONS 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: Install 3 x
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 49 Chapel Road Dersingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PW
1. Pine tree at front of property overhanging house and public pavement. (To be removed). 2. Conifer - half way along drive - to be reduced in height. Raise the crown to a height of 3.5 metres from gr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Dersingham in Norfolk
Dersingham is a charming village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,753 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Dersingham covers an area of approximately 14.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dersingham a particularly low-crime area.
Dersingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dershingham. 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 Dersingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dersingham Bog SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Roydon Common & Dersingham Bog; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dersingham Bog. 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, Dersingham 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 Dersingham
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Dersingham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dersingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dersingham were full planning applications (44), tree works (28), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 70 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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