Old Hunstanton, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Hunstanton, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Old Hunstanton
Old Hunstanton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 5.35 km². With a population growth from 47 residents in 2001 to 628 by the 2011 Census, it is an evolving community. The village falls under the jurisdiction of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 369 (2021) · Area: 5.3 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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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 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Hunstanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old 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 Old Hunstanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Old Hunstanton.
- - Annex 1 Sea Lane Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JN
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01044/F - Householder: Proposed Extension and Alterations to existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Cedar Lodge 2 Hamilton Road West Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JB
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3, 5, 7 AND 8 FROM PLANNING CONSENT 25/00311/F -Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Consent 24/00349/F: Replacement Dwelling (self build).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 8 Smugglers Close Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JU
HOUSEHOLDER: Provision of new first floor above Garage following removal of existing roof structure. Part Garage conversion and internal alterations. Replacement of roof tiles, windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 4 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JD
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed Car Port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 32 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HS
HOUSEHOLDER: Extension and alterations to dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 34 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HS
Householder: Extension and Alterations to dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 21 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JW
HOUSEHOLDER: Extension and alterations to dwelling, garage conversion to form ancillary annexe for family
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Hms Racehorse 1 Smugglers Close Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JU
2/TPO/00705 -T1 Monterey cypress, remove and replant with 12-14cm standard Scots pine. The tree to be removed is a large tree that has the majority of the crown that overhangs the two adjacent propert
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 18 Kelsey Close Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HL
Householder: Single storey side extension and internal alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Cliff Farmhouse 62 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HX
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 22/01266/F: Demolition of existing masonry Shed. Proposed extension and alterations to rear of listed building to create open plan kitchen/livi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 7 Kelsey Close Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HL
Change the shape/size of the side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Wish Cottage 14 Golf Course Road Old Hunstanton HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6JG
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00601/F - Construction of a 2 storey detached dwelling with rooms in the roofspace and detached garage and store with rooms above involving the dem
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - J & J Wilson (Shops) Ltd Driftwood Lodge 36A Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HS
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission 23/01695/F: Single Storey Extension to Provide Additional Office Space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 2 Ashdale Park Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6EQ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION - Proposed removal of the existing conservatory, the addition of a single storey rear extension, side extension above the existing garage, chan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-10-27
View full details - - Old Court 16A Hamilton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JA
Single storey extension to front, porch extension, large bay window to front elevation and full refurbishment of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Lodge Hotel 46 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3, 4, 5, 6 And 7 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/01718/LB : Proposed extension to provide new bedroom and ensuite.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Lodge Hotel 46 Old Hunstanton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HX
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING CONSENT 23/01111/F : Proposed ground floor bedroom to the south east
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 7 Kelsey Close Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HL
Single storey side extension and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 1 Hamilton Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JA
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6,7 AND 8 OF PLANNING CONSENT 22/02084/F; Extensions and alterations to house. Detached carport/store. Garden wall / gates (to Hamilton Road).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 5 Wodehouse Road Old Hunstanton Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6JD
Replacement Porch to Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-08-19
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A brief summary of Old Hunstanton in Norfolk
Old Hunstanton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 5.35 km². With a population growth from 47 residents in 2001 to 628 by the 2011 Census, it is an evolving community. The village falls under the jurisdiction of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 369 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Old Hunstanton covers an area of approximately 5.3 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 Old 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 Old Hunstanton a particularly low-crime area.
Old 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 Old Hunstanton includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hunstanton Park Esker SSSI, Hunstanton Cliffs SSSI, North Norfolk Coast SSSI and 1 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Norfolk Coast, The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, N Norfolk Coast, The Wash; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: North Norfolk Coast, 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, Old Hunstanton 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 Old Hunstanton
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Old Hunstanton. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Old Hunstanton.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Hunstanton were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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