Thornham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thornham 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.
About Thornham
Thornham is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the north Norfolk coast, approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Hunstanton. It lies 30 km north of King's Lynn and 70 km northwest of Norwich, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to coastal development and rural projects.
Population: 347 (2021) · Area: 13.5 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 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornham.
- 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 Thornham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Thornham.
- - Westgate Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LX
Householder - Removal of conservatory and replacement with garden room .
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Willows Cottage Hall Lane Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NB
T2 Beech, stem cavities with extensive decay, remove tree. Replant with standard size red oak, or similar
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Archies Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
This application is asking for permission to remove tree T5 (Birch Tree) at Archies Cottage. See attached drawing for details of the tree location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Ringstead Road Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NN
T1 - Larch - Prune back to edge of drive to allow passing of tall vehicles. Crown raise by a maximum of 1m. T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Tree in major decline - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Ringstead Road Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NN
5 DAY NOTICE: T1 - Dead Ash near road and overhanging neighbours drive - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Hazelwood House High Street Thornham KINGS LYNN Norfolk PE36 6LY
Application under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class A to install 8 mounted solar panels located on a flat roof to the rear of the property mounted on a ground mount system with panels at 10 degrees with a ma
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Holm Oak House Thornham Manor Church Street Thornham HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6NJ
5 DAY NOTICE: 5 day notice to fell the two dead trees in Thornham that we looked at end of last year. One was a Monterey cypress and 1 was a horse chestnut to the rear of Thornham Manor, PE36 6NJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Meadowside High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LZ
HOUSEHOLDER: Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Stratton House 12 St Georges Court Thornham HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6NR
HOUSEHOLDER: Single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Forge Cottage 17 High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Arden Cottage Church Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 1.76 kw south facing solar panel system installed. Specifically a Growatt MC1500TL system rated at 1500W connected to a solar PV string of 1.6kWp
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Ringstead Road Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NN
1 -Larch, 2 - Holly and 3 - Crab Apple, crown clean. 4 -Cherry, remove dead stem. 5 - Oak, remove deadwood. 6 - Conifer, remove. 7 - Walnut, remove stem & stump grind. 8 - Chestnut, reduce to approx 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-14
View full details - - 3 Hunts Cottages Church Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6NJ
Pittosporum medium tree T1 to be removed as in close proximity to neighbouring building. we would like to agree a replanting of a native species tree else where on the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - 6 Pastures Court Thornham HUNSTANTON Norfolk PE36 6ND
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION: REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 AND 19 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00321/F.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - The Pastures 6 Choseley Road Thornham Norfolk
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/00071/F: Removal or variation of conditions 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 19 of planning permission 21/00321/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Sutton Cottage High Street Thornham Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6LY
Remove dead and dying leylandii which occupy about 1/3 of length of bounday wall to allow space to replant with new more appropriate species of hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-09-09
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A brief summary of Thornham in Norfolk
Thornham is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the north Norfolk coast, approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Hunstanton. It lies 30 km north of King's Lynn and 70 km northwest of Norwich, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to coastal development and rural projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 347 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Thornham covers an area of approximately 13.5 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 Thornham 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 Thornham a particularly low-crime area.
Thornham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Thornham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Norfolk Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Norfolk Coast, The Wash & North Norfolk Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, N Norfolk Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: North Norfolk Coast. 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, Thornham 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 Thornham
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Thornham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Thornham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornham were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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