How long do planning decisions take near St John's Highway?

The average planning decision time near St John's Highway is 35 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 St John's Highway?

The planning approval rate near St John's Highway is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St John's Highway?

The most common type of planning application near St John's Highway is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St John's Highway?

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St John's Highway, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St John's Highway, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in St John's Highway 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: £244,560 (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 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St John's Highway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St John's Highway.

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 St John's Highway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of St John's Highway in Norfolk

St John's Highway is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

Property prices in St John's Highway show an average sale price of £244,560, 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 St John's Highway a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in St John's Highway

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near St John's Highway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St John's Highway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St John's Highway were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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