Search Downham Market planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Downham Market · updated daily · King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
- The Downham Market Club 19 Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9HSAwaiting decisionAdvertisement application for 2 x illuminated fascia signs, 1 x illuminated totem sign and 1 x illuminated other signReceived 6 Nov 202626/01799/A
- The Limes 107 Broomhill Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9QUAwaiting decisionProposed conversion of residential outbuilding to self contained dwelling with proposed detached garage blockReceived 4 Nov 202626/01685/F
- 20 Stowfields Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9UXAwaiting decisionNON- MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT 05/01857/RMM: Reserved Matters Application: Construction of 21 dwellings with car parkingReceived 28 Oct 202605/01857/NMAM_1
- The Downham Market Club 19 Paradise Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9HSAwaiting decisionNON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01223/F: Change of use of social club to pharmacy and ancillary units, including alterations to access arrangements (revised design)Received 27 Oct 202625/01223/NMA_1
- 87 Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LJAwaiting decisionHouseholder: New outbuilding/garden roomReceived 27 Oct 202626/01727/F
Planning in Downham Market
- Approved
- 92%
- 45 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downham Market in the last 24 months, from King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council's planning register.
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PE38 99 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
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About Downham Market
Downham Market, a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England, is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse, near the Fens. Located approximately 11 miles south of King's Lynn, 39 miles west of Norwich, and 30 miles north of Cambridge, it presents unique planning opportunities due to its strategic position and local amenities. The town has a population of approximately 11,349 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Downham Market covers an area of approximately 5.2 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 Downham Market show an average sale price of £259,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Downham Market area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Downham Market a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.downhammarkettowncouncil.org.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Downham Market, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Downham Market. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.