How long do planning decisions take near Tilney St Lawrence?

The average planning decision time near Tilney St Lawrence 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 Tilney St Lawrence?

The planning approval rate near Tilney St Lawrence is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tilney St Lawrence?

The most common type of planning application near Tilney St Lawrence is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tilney St Lawrence?

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Tilney St Lawrence, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tilney St Lawrence, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

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About Tilney St Lawrence

Tilney St Lawrence is a civil parish and village located in Norfolk, England, approximately 52.3 miles west of Norwich and 9.7 miles south-south-west of King's Lynn. Situated south of the A47 road connecting Peterborough and King's Lynn, the village is near Wisbech, which lies 8.3 miles to the west. The population has grown from 1,465 in 2001 to 1,576 in 2011, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district for local government purposes, making it a relevant area for planning applications.

Population: 1,667 (2021) · Area: 20.5 km²

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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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 011E

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
burglary: 2
other-theft: 2
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tilney St Lawrence.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tilney St Lawrence.

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 Tilney St Lawrence based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Tilney St Lawrence.

- Land E554705 N313894 Junction of Church Road And St Johns Road Tilney St Lawrence Norfolk
OUTLINE APPLICATION: Development of 12 dwellings and Village Green
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Lynley 15 St Johns Road Tilney St Lawrence King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4QJ
Proposed vehicular access to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land South of Magdalen Road Tilney St Lawrence Norfolk
Outline application with some matters reserved for residential development of up to 25 Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Tapp Row 6 Church Road Tilney St Lawrence King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 4QQ
HOUSEHOLDER - Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Tilney St Lawrence in Norfolk

Tilney St Lawrence covers an area of approximately 20.5 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 Tilney St Lawrence show an average sale price of £319,605, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 8 crimes reported in the Tilney St Lawrence area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Tilney St Lawrence

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Tilney St Lawrence. Of these, 75% 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 Tilney St Lawrence.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Tilney St Lawrence slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tilney St Lawrence were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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