Great Massingham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Massingham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Great Massingham
Great Massingham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its charming countryside and historical architecture, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an attractive location for development and community projects.
Population: 963 (2021) · Area: 17.2 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Massingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Massingham.
- 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 Massingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Great Massingham.
- - 3B Kennels Farm 19 Castleacre Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HD
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed rear extension to existing residential property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 21 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01010/F - The construction of an annexe to provide the current occupants of 21 Abbey Road single storey accessible disability accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Dabbling Duck 11 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01974/F - Overflow car park (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Woodcroft 4 Castleacre Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HD
T1 - Flowering cherry tree situated within the grounds. The tree is in poor health with fungal growths along it's length - Remove the tree and fill the space left with shrubs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Dabbling Duck 11 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN
Overflow car park (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Greenville 14 Lynn Lane Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 AND 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01606/F - New Front Extension, New Rear Extension and New Side Extension, Internal Alterations/Refurbishment and New Parking Layout.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Dabbling Duck 11 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 2 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00323/F - Overflow car park (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-20
View full details - - Street Record Abbey Road Great Massingham Norfolk
Crown lifting or crown raising by removing some lower branches to provide a clearance of 4.5 metres above ground level, and removal of two rubbing crossing branches, retaining the existing size and sh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Monterey 8 Lynn Lane Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ
Proposed External Alterations and rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - The Dabbling Duck 11 Abbey Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HN
Proposed solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Grey Stock 9 Castleacre Road Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HD
Mature Silver Birch Tree in rear garden of 9 Castle Acre Road, Great Massingham, PE32 2HD. Works comprise of 30% crown reduction and thin, removing approximately 1-2m from sides and between 2/3 m from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 34 John Morton Crescent Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HE
Refurbishment and alteration works to include new general arrangement floor plan, new front porch and rear dormer with new windows throughout and external cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 32 John Morton Crescent Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HE
Proposed tree felling T1 to T7
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 34 John Morton Crescent Great Massingham King's Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HE
Fell and stump grind 7No cypress trees to the boundary of our property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Great Massingham in Norfolk
Great Massingham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England. Known for its charming countryside and historical architecture, the area presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an attractive location for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 963 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Great Massingham covers an area of approximately 17.2 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 Great Massingham 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 Massingham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Massingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Massingham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Massingham 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 Massingham
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Great Massingham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Massingham.
The average decision time of 43 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 Massingham were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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