Upwell, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upwell, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upwell 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 Upwell
Upwell is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, positioned along the A1101 road. It is closely linked to the adjacent village of Outwell to the north. The nearest towns are Wisbech to the north-west and Downham Market to the east, making Upwell a strategic location for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,018 (2021) · Area: 27.6 km²
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
- LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upwell.
- 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 Upwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
152 planning applications found near Upwell.
- 26/00849/TDD - Hall Lodge 114 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
5 Day Notice: Intention to fell the lime tree detailed under the exception pertaining to abating an immediate hazard.
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Hall Lodge 114 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
5 Day Notice: Intention to fell the lime tree detailed under the exception pertaining to abating an immediate hazard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00076/TREECA - The Hall 115 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
T1 Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level. T2 Sycamore - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Date: 2026-05-05 - - The Hall 115 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
T1 Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level. T2 Sycamore - fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 73 St Peters Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EJ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00204/F: Proposed alterations and extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 31A School Road Upwell WISBECH Norfolk PE14 9EW
RETROSPECTIVE- Completion and Retention of 4 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 47 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
Poplar trees 1 - 5 on the attached map. Dismantle all.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Land South of 31 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 5 OF PLANNING CONSENT 21/01351/F: Re-submission of expired planning re: 17/01078/F to allow residential development of 4 dwellings to Land South of 31 School Road Upwell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Land South of 31 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2, 9 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 22/01625/F - Variation of Condition 17 of Planning Permission 21/01351/F: Re-submission of expired planning re: 17/01078/F to allow residential de
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Mill Rigg March Riverside Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DR
The trees (T1, T2, T3, T4) are mature apple trees and are part of a small orchard. It is proposed that these trees will be felled and the remaining roots and stumps will be removed. The reason for the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - The Lymes 43 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
Leylandii on rear boundary overgrown requires topping as much taller than all other trees and has become unmanageable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - Land Near 33 School Road Upwell Norfolk
NOTIFICATION UNDER REGULATION 5 OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE: (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2003 (AS AMENDED): New 9m light pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - 65 St Peters Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EJ
Block of three stables = 3- 12ft x 12ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - 110 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
Change of use and alterations of office including formation of roof in the roof space to form a dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - 73 St Peters Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION - 23/00204/F - Proposed alterations and extension to 73 St Peters Road, Upwell
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Cartref 116 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
Tree 1 and Tree 2 felling and removing roots.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - The Hall 115 Town Street Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9DQ
T1 - Arizona cypress - fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 47 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
T1, T2, T3, Dismantle Leyland cypress. T4 Dismantle ornamental conifer. T5 Prune overhanging yew by a maximum of about 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 41 School Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EW
T1 - Holly Tree - Remove T2 - Box - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 73 St Peters Road Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EJ
Change of use to domestic garden land and erection of domestic outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-05-10
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A brief summary of Upwell in Norfolk
Upwell is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, positioned along the A1101 road. It is closely linked to the adjacent village of Outwell to the north. The nearest towns are Wisbech to the north-west and Downham Market to the east, making Upwell a strategic location for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,018 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Upwell covers an area of approximately 27.6 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 Upwell show an average sale price of £255,379, 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 Upwell a particularly low-crime area.
Upwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upwell. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upwell 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 Upwell
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Upwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upwell were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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