How long do planning decisions take near Walpole Marsh?

The average planning decision time near Walpole Marsh is 263 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 Walpole Marsh?

The planning approval rate near Walpole Marsh is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walpole Marsh?

The most common type of planning application near Walpole Marsh is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walpole Marsh?

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Walpole Marsh, Norfolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walpole Marsh, Norfolk.

Norfolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Walpole Marsh 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: £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 Walpole Marsh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walpole Marsh.

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 Walpole Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Walpole Marsh.

H18-0542-26 - Land between East Bank/Gunthorpe Road and Gunthorpe Solar Farm Walpole Bank, Walpole Marsh
Details of Road Condition Survey (Condition 4 of H18-0922-25)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-06-05
- Land At East Marsh S of Gunthorpe Road W of Flowers Farm And Frenchs Road The Marsh Walpole St Andrew Norfolk
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 8 FROM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/01114/FM - Variation of Conditions 2, 6 and 7 and Remove Condition 8 of Planning Permission 24/00927/F: Variation of Condition 2 attached to Planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Marsh Farm Frenchs Road Walpole St Andrew Wisbech Norfolk PE14 7JF
Grain and potato storage building extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-08-30
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- Land E548887 N317051 NE of White House Farm Frenchs Road Walpole St Andrew Norfolk
Construction of a battery energy storage system and ancillary development
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-07-15
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A brief summary of Walpole Marsh in Norfolk

Walpole Marsh is a settlement located in Norfolk, England.

Property prices in Walpole Marsh 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 Walpole Marsh a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walpole Marsh 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 Walpole Marsh

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Walpole Marsh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 263 days.

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

With an average of 263 days, decisions near Walpole Marsh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 9-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Walpole Marsh were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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