How long do planning decisions take near Shepherd's Port?

The average planning decision time near Shepherd's Port is 64 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 Shepherd's Port?

The planning approval rate near Shepherd's Port is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shepherd's Port?

The most common type of planning application near Shepherd's Port is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shepherd's Port?

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Shepherd's Port, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shepherd's Port, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shepherd's Port 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.

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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 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shepherd's Port.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepherd's Port.

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 Shepherd's Port based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shepherd's Port.

- 8 The Cedars Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7XG
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey extensions and alterations to improve habitable space for existing two bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Shepherd's Port in Norfolk

Shepherd's Port is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

Property prices in Shepherd's Port 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 Shepherd's Port a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Shepherd's Port includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Wash SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): 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, Shepherd's Port 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 Shepherd's Port

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Shepherd's Port. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Shepherd's Port.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Shepherd's Port slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shepherd's Port were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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