Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gayton Thorpe are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gayton Thorpe
Gayton Thorpe is a village situated within the parish of Gayton, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. Located approximately 7.1 miles southeast of King's Lynn and 31 miles northwest of Norwich, the village had a population of 136 in 1931. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
District: Gayton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gayton Thorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gayton Thorpe.
- 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 Gayton Thorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Gayton Thorpe.
- - Great Barn Farm Old Norwich Road Gayton Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1FU
PRIOR APPROVAL: New Building 30m x 15m as a general purpose storage shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Cranbrook Brick Yard Lane Gayton Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1FS
Householder: Two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 4 Well Yard Cottages Common Lane Gayton Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1PN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 and 4 of Planning Permission 24/00845/F: Roof conversion to conservatory extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - 4 Well Yard Cottages Common Lane Gayton Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1PN
Roof conversion to conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-05-07
View full details - - South View Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2022-06-21
View full details - - Land S Or Opposite 1 Well Yard Cottages Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk
Erection of workers dwelling with cart shed and workshop
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2022-04-01
View full details - - Cherokee Cottage Brick Yard Lane & Corner Cottage Old Norwich Road Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Retrospective application to block up two internal doorways to return dwelling to two separate dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2015-12-18
View full details - - Manor Barn Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 10/02152/F: Conversion of barn with extension to form residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2015-10-09
View full details - - Manor Farm Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 7, 10 and 12 of planning consent 10/02152/F: Conversion of barn with extension to form residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2013-11-20
View full details - - Manor Barn Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Variation of Conditions 2 and 4 of planning permission 10/02152/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2013-03-29
View full details - - Adjacent Manor Farm Common Lane Gayton Thorpe King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 1PN
NON_MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT: 11/01016/NMA_1: New Dwelling (amended design) & Detached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2012-04-04
View full details - - Great Barn Farm Old Norwich Road Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Ground mounted installation of 50kW photovoltaic system which will generate electricity to be used on site with any excess exported to the National Grid.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2012-02-17
View full details - - Manor Farm Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 and 4: New Dwelling (amended design) & Detached Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-09-20
View full details - - Great Barn Farm Old Norwich Road Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 12: Conversion of farm building to 3 residential dwellings with cartshed garages and 4 holiday dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-08-09
View full details - - 1 Well Yard Cottages Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Construction of double cart shed covered parking with overhead storage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-08-02
View full details - - 3 Well Yard Cottages Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Timber Conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-06-22
View full details - - Manor Farm Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
New Dwelling (amended design) & Detached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-06-15
View full details - - Manor Farm Barn Common Lane Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 4, 9 and 10: conversion of barn with extension to form residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2011-04-01
View full details - - Great Barn Farm Gayton Norfolk PE32 1PN
Proposed indoor swimming pool to barn No4
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2010-12-22
View full details - - Manor Farm Barn Manor Farm Gayton Thorpe Norfolk PE32 1PN
Conversion of barn with extension to form residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2010-12-22
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A brief summary of Gayton Thorpe in Norfolk
Gayton Thorpe is a village situated within the parish of Gayton, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. Located approximately 7.1 miles southeast of King's Lynn and 31 miles northwest of Norwich, the village had a population of 136 in 1931. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. It sits within the Gayton district.
Property prices in Gayton Thorpe show an average sale price of £314,830, 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 Gayton Thorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gayton Thorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Walton and Adcock's Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Norfolk Valley Fens. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Gayton Thorpe
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Gayton Thorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gayton Thorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gayton Thorpe were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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