King's Lynn, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near King's Lynn, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
Planning applications in King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn
King's Lynn is a historic port and market town located in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 36 miles northeast of Peterborough and 44 miles from both Cambridge and Norwich, it lies about 5 miles inland from The Wash estuary. The town, formerly known as Bishop's Lynn until 1537, offers a rich context for planning applications, given its strategic location and historical significance.
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,830 (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 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near King's Lynn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Lynn.
- 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 King's Lynn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
869 planning applications found near King's Lynn.
- 25/01352/DISC_A - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-09 - 25/01352/DISC_C - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-09 - 25/01352/DISC_B - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Office 79 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01352/F - Planning application for the part conversion of office building to a six bedroom Use Class C4 house in multiple occupancy (C4 - HM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 98 - 99 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BW
NOTIFICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL : CHANGE OF USE OF FROM COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND SERVICE (Use Class E) TO DWELLINGHOUSES (Use Class C3)- Schedule 2 part 3 class MA: Creation of no. 4 self contained ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/00887/PACU6 - 98 - 99 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1BW
NOTIFICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL : CHANGE OF USE OF FROM COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND SERVICE (Use Class E) TO DWELLINGHOUSES (Use Class C3)- Schedule 2 part 3 class MA: Creation of no. 4 self contained ap
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-26 - 25/01706/DISC_A - Guildhall of St George 1 St Georges Courtyard King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EU
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 11 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01706/LB - VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01189/LB - Internal and external restoration and refurbishment works to existing bui
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Guildhall of St George 1 St Georges Courtyard King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EU
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 11 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01706/LB - VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/01189/LB - Internal and external restoration and refurbishment works to existing bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Ecigwizard 49 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk
To change the signage to new brand
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Aickman House 2 Aickmans Yard King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1HW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 5 AND 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/02081/LB - Application for listed building consent for conversion of store to shower room
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Ecigwizard 49 High Street King's Lynn Norfolk
New Brand Signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - 25/01683/DISC_A - 127 Norfolk Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1AP
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 & 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01683/F - First floor extension and conversion of vacant upper floor office space (Class E) to create two two-bedroom (Class C3) self c
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 127 Norfolk Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1AP
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 & 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01683/F - First floor extension and conversion of vacant upper floor office space (Class E) to create two two-bedroom (Class C3) self c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 25/01640/DISC_A - 18 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ES
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01640/LB - Listed Building Application: Proposed Change of Use of property from unoccupied offices (Class E) to Town House Dwelling (Class C
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 18 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1ES
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01640/LB - Listed Building Application: Proposed Change of Use of property from unoccupied offices (Class E) to Town House Dwelling (Class C
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Aickman House 2 Aickmans Yard King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1HW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/02081/LB - Application for listed building consent for conversion of store to shower room
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 8 Albert Avenue King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EE
Erect Scaffolding on owned land, remove existing slate tiles, install felt and renew battens, replace any tiles where possible and fit reclaimed welsh slate tiles where required. Repairing chimneys wh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 15A Austin Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1DZ
Re-pollard horse chestnut to old pollard points by 2.2 metres. There are two existing pollard points: one lower in the crown completed approximately eight years ago, and another higher in the crown co
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of King's Lynn in Norfolk
King's Lynn is a historic port and market town located in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 36 miles northeast of Peterborough and 44 miles from both Cambridge and Norwich, it lies about 5 miles inland from The Wash estuary. The town, formerly known as Bishop's Lynn until 1537, offers a rich context for planning applications, given its strategic location and historical significance. It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Property prices in King's Lynn show an average sale price of £314,830, 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 King's Lynn a particularly low-crime area.
King's Lynn has one conservation area within its boundaries: King's Lynn. 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, King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn
In the last 24 months, 242 planning applications were submitted near King's Lynn. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. King's Lynn maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near King's Lynn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near King's Lynn were full planning applications (71), discharge of conditions (50), listed building and heritage (45). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 215 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 137 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 79 applications
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