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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Heacham · updated daily · King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
- Street Record The Drift Heacham NorfolkAwaiting decisionNOTIFICATION UNDER THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus. Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as 9m wooden pole at the above locationReceived 14 Oct 202626/01690/NT28
- 48 Station Road Heacham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 7EYAwaiting decisionSubdivison and refurbishment of the existing frist-floor four bedroom apartment to form two self contained flats with Associated window alternations and retention of ground floor shopReceived 14 Oct 202626/01584/F
- 26 Church Lane Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HJAwaiting decisionRESTROSPECTIVE Erection of a detached timber Summerhouse within the existing gardenReceived 13 Oct 202626/01660/LB
- 26 Church Lane Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HJAwaiting decisionHOUSEHOLDER and RETROSPECTIVE: Erection of a detached timber Summerhouse within the existing gardenReceived 13 Oct 202626/01659/F
- Land Between Lynn Road Redgate Hill And Ringstead Road Lynn Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HUAwaiting decisionAdvert Consent: Various Site Signage including 4 No. Freestanding Signs, 2 No. Banner Units, 1 No. Play Land Sign and 23 No. DOT Signs.Received 15 Sep 202626/01396/A
Planning in Heacham
- Approved
- 84%
- 26 of 28 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Heacham in the last 24 months, from King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council's planning register.
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PE31 336 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 Heacham
Heacham is a prominent village in West Norfolk, England, located on the scenic coast of The Wash. Situated approximately 14 miles south of King's Lynn and just 3 miles north of Hunstanton, it has been a popular seaside resort for over 150 years, making it a notable area for planning applications related to tourism, residential development, and coastal management. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,607 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Heacham covers an area of approximately 17.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There is currently 1 active flood warning near Heacham. Flood risk is a relevant consideration for planning decisions and property investment in the area.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Heacham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Heacham has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heacham 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.
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In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Heacham. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (1). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.