Skip to content

Planning in North Wootton

Approved
90%
26 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of North Wootton in the last 24 months, from King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around North Wootton

For home projects and trades

About North Wootton

North Wootton is a village and civil parish located near King's Lynn in Norfolk, covering an area of 32.33 km². With a population of 2,445 as of the 2011 Census, which includes the nearby village of Babingley, it is part of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district and serves as an electoral ward. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

North Wootton covers an area of approximately 32.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around North Wootton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Wootton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near North Wootton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near North Wootton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near North Wootton?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near North Wootton. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near North Wootton?
The average planning decision time near North Wootton is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near North Wootton?
The planning approval rate near North Wootton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near North Wootton?
The most common type of planning application near North Wootton is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near North Wootton?
You can search and track planning applications near North Wootton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.