Hunstanton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hunstanton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Hunstanton are administered by Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council. View the full Kings Lynn And West Norfolk Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hunstanton
Hunstanton is a coastal town and civil parish in Norfolk, England, with a population of 4,370 as of the 2021 census. Located 102 miles north-north-east of London and 40 miles north-west of Norwich, it offers a picturesque setting facing west across The Wash, making it a notable area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
Population: 4,370 (2021) · Area: 6.1 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Website: http://www.hunstantontowncouncil.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,822 (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 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hunstanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hunstanton.
- 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 Hunstanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Hunstanton.
- - Flat 3 3 - 5 Avenue Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BW
T1 Silver Birch - Reduction of height by 25%. Trimming branches currently touching telephone cables and maintaining main shape of the tree. I am requesting this permission in order to prevent the tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
LISTED BUILDING: Proposed replacement of boundary fencing to part of playing field, increasing height to 2.0m. Proposed replacement of internal boundary fence between carpark and playing field
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 24/02087/DISC_D - Flat At 22 High Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AF
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/02087/F - Extension and alterations to commercial unit
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-31 - - Flat At 22 High Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AF
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/02087/F - Extension and alterations to commercial unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00896/LB - Internal and external alterations to the Grade II* listed Smithdon High School main building, original workshops (now maths block), kitc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 18 Seagate Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BD
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/02052/F - HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed first floor extension, box dormer to existing loft conversion, first floor balcony and removal of existing g
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Flats C & D Richmond House 6 - 8 Westgate Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AL
Removal of second-floor windows (front elevation), installation of French doors and creation of external balconies for both flats covering 6 & 8 Westgate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Lavender View Hornbeam Drive Hunstanton Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 RELATING TO THE EXTRA CARE FACILITY ONLY FROM PLANNING CONSENT 24/00805/F: Variation of Conditions 1 and 2 of Planning Permission 24/00231/F: (Variation of condition 15 of pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Hunstanton First School James Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HE
Variation of Condition 2 attached to Planning Permission: 21/00629/FM: Residential development of 11 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Hunstanton Bus Station St Edmunds Terrace Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AL
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00811/F - Improvements to the Hunstanton Bus Station involving elevational alterations to the existing toilet block, erection of bus shelters, inst
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
NOTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 15 CLASS B (a): Of the Town and Country Planning (General permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Statutory Instrume
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Marine Hotel 10 St Edmunds Terrace Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5EH
T1 Sycamore - Fell small heavily pollarded tree in poor condition, causing damage to perimeter wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3 South Beach Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5BA
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2,3 AND 10 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/02222/F: Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of administration and caravan sales building ancillary to Searles Leisure Resort and for
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Barclays Bank Plc 42 High Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AQ
Part conversion of office space into one residential dwelling, alterations to existing flat, replacement of windows and external alterations to building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 5 AND 6 AND INFORMATIVE 2 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00913/FM - Construction of temporary teaching facilities for a period of up to 3 years
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 10 AND 11 AND INFORMATIVE 1 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00895/FM - Internal and external alterations to the Grade II* listed Smithdon High School main building, original worksh
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 19 - 21 Church Street Hunstanton Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 AND 3 (Retrospective) FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00840/F - Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Reference 20/00962/FM- Demolition of old print works and the construction of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - O'Quigleys Bar 1 - 3 Le Strange Terrace Hunstanton Norfolk
Installation of new single side door and fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 22 High Street Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AF
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/02087/F - Extension and alterations to commercial unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Richmond House 6 - 8 Westgate Hunstanton HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 5AL
Part conversion of mixed use building (hotel and flats) into 2 residential flats and erection of wall to accommodate gas and electric meter boxes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Hunstanton in Norfolk
Hunstanton is a coastal town and civil parish in Norfolk, England, with a population of 4,370 as of the 2021 census. Located 102 miles north-north-east of London and 40 miles north-west of Norwich, it offers a picturesque setting facing west across The Wash, making it a notable area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism. The Town has a population of approximately 4,370 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Hunstanton covers an area of approximately 6.1 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 Hunstanton show an average sale price of £318,822, 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 Hunstanton a particularly low-crime area.
Hunstanton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Hunstanton, Hunstanton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hunstanton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hunstanton Cliffs SSSI, The Wash SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hunstanton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hunstantontowncouncil.org/. 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 Hunstanton
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Hunstanton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hunstanton.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hunstanton were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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