Great Bircham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bircham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Great Bircham
Great Bircham is a charming village located within the civil parish of Bircham in Norfolk, England. Situated 12 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 38 miles northwest of Norwich, the village offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments.
District: Bircham
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bircham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bircham.
- 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 Great Bircham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Great Bircham.
- 26/00026/TPO - Upgate Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RJ
2/TPO/00677: Works to make safe 4 number lime trees to the front/side boundary of the property, there has been no maintenance works carried out for many years plus there are substancial dead branches
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Upgate Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RJ
2/TPO/00677: Works to make safe 4 number lime trees to the front/side boundary of the property, there has been no maintenance works carried out for many years plus there are substancial dead branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Long Meadow Fring Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RE
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01503/F - Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 12 residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 3 Town Farm Barns Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6WP
T4 sycamore remove, due to basal decay and stem canker. Replace with 12-14cm dbh rowan, T2 Scots pine reduce largest lowest branch from house by about 3m, inline with red line on photo. Sensitive crow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Well Cottage Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 7, 9, 13 AND 14 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/02246/F - Demolition of existing Well Cottage and replacement with FOUR new dwellings (previous application 21/00713/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Well Cottage Lynn Road Great Bircham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6RJ
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/02246/F: Demolition of existing Well Cottage and replacement with FOUR new dwellings (previous application 21/00713/F).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Longmeadow Close Great Bircham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 6SY
Variation of Condition 1, 7 and removal of Condition 15 of planning permission 22/01503/F: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 12 residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Longmeadow Close Great Bircham KINGS LYNN Norfolk
Modification of planning obligation, reference LC/S106/18/21 related to planning application reference 17/01390/FM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Burley House Docking Road Great Bircham Norfolk PE31 6QP
Demolition of rear conservatory to facilitate rear extension, and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Upgate Lynn Road Great Bircham Norfolk PE31 6RJ
Detached Garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Great Bircham in Norfolk
Great Bircham is a charming village located within the civil parish of Bircham in Norfolk, England. Situated 12 miles northeast of King's Lynn and 38 miles northwest of Norwich, the village offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments. It sits within the Bircham district.
Property prices in Great Bircham 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 Great Bircham a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Bircham 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 Great Bircham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Bircham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Bircham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Bircham were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.