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Planning in South Wootton

Approved
74%
26 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About South Wootton

South Wootton is a vibrant village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles northeast of King's Lynn in Norfolk. Spanning 8.54 km², it saw its population grow from 3,717 in 2001 to 4,247 by the 2011 Census, reflecting its appeal as a residential area. As part of the District of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, South Wootton presents opportunities for planning applications amid its expanding community. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,408 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

South Wootton covers an area of approximately 8.5 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 South Wootton show an average sale price of £314,830, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around South 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, South 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near South 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near South Wootton. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Wootton?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near South Wootton. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Wootton?
The average planning decision time near South Wootton is 36 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 South Wootton?
The planning approval rate near South Wootton is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Wootton?
The most common type of planning application near South Wootton is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Wootton?
You can search and track planning applications near South Wootton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.