Heacham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heacham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
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.
Population: 4,607 (2021) · Area: 17.7 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 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heacham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heacham.
- 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 Heacham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Heacham.
- - Land E of Cheney Hill S of Benstaed Close And W of Marea Meadows Cheney Hill Heacham Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 26, 27, 30 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 15/00352/OM - Outline Application: construction of up to 69 dwellings and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land E of Cheney Hill S of Benstaed Close And W of Marea Meadows Cheney Hill Heacham Norfolk
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 5, 6,10,12,16 and 17: Outline Application: construction of up to 69 dwellings and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 40 Jennings Close Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7SU
Replacement of conservatory with single storey sunroom extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - Land E of Cheney Hill S of Benstaed Close And W of Marea Meadows Cheney Hill Heacham Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 14 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 15/00352/OM - Outline Application: construction of up to 69 dwellings and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land E of Cheney Hill S of Benstaed Close And W of Marea Meadows Cheney Hill Heacham Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 4 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 18/00226/RMM - RESERVED MATTERS: Construction of 58 dwellings and associated infrastructure
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 23 Neville Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HB
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/00758/F: Householder: Single storey detached pool house with creation of swimming pool to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 20 Collins Lane Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DZ
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 110 High Street Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DW
Householder: Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 8 School Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DE
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01375/F - Demolition of Existing Dwellinghouse and Garage and Construction of Two Dwellinghouses
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 25 School Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DQ
Householder: Proposed single storey rear extension, porch, rear dormers, alterations to the existing side extension and render to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 24 School Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DQ
Alterations to dwelling & Garage Conversion to form an annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 34 - 36 Station Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7EY
New Roller Shutter to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 27 Kenwood Road Heacham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE31 7DD
HOUSEHOLDER- Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 23 Neville Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7HB
Householder: Single storey detached pool house with creation of swimming pool to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 22 Collins Lane Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DZ
Proposed alteration and extension to form a four bedroom house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 2 Linn Chilvers Drive Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7SW
2/TPO/00142 - T7 - Oak - Lifting lower branches form overhanging garden and shed by 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Heacham in Norfolk
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.
Property prices in Heacham 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 Heacham a particularly low-crime area.
Heacham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heacham. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Heacham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Heacham Brick Pit SSSI, The Wash SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, The Wash; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Wash. 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 Heacham
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Heacham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heacham.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heacham were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.