West Dereham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Dereham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About West Dereham
West Dereham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 13.51 km² (5.22 sq mi) and home to a population of 450, according to the 2011 Census. It is governed by the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 472 (2021) · Area: 13.5 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 014D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Dereham.
- 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 West Dereham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
54 planning applications found near West Dereham.
- - Land And Building E of Willow Lodge Ryston Road West Dereham Norfolk
Proposed extension to existing cabin and change of use from agricultural store/ welfare room into a temporary agricultural accommodation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Bell Barn Lime Kiln Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RT
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 of Planning Permission 24/00337/F: Single Storey Extension to rear of property and Interior reconfiguration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Hill House Farm Bath Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9TP
Agricultural Prior Notification: Proposed agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Bell Barn Lime Kiln Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RT
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 of Planning Permission 24/00337/F: Single Storey Extension to rear of property and Interior reconfiguration.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Land And Building E of Willow Lodge Ryston Road West Dereham Norfolk
Lawful Development Certificate: Mobile Home on site to use as agricultural storage and welfare room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Bell Barn Lime Kiln Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RT
Single Storey Extension to rear of property and Interior reconfiguration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Hill House Farm Bath Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9TP
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND EXTERNAL FACADE CHANGES
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - 4 Ryston Road West Dereham Norfolk PE33 9RQ
Construction of single storey conservatory extension on side of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - White House Farm Barn Church Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RF
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/00557/F: Proposed single storey extensions and detached carport/hay store
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2022-07-13
View full details - - White House Farm Barn Church Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RF
Proposed single storey extensions and detached carport/hay store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2022-04-01
View full details - - 6 Church Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RF
Construction of a new fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2020-04-06
View full details - - Woodside Barn The Row West Dereham Norfolk PE33 9RH
Single storey extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2019-10-16
View full details - - 4 Lime Kiln Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RT
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 5.5 metres with a maximum height of 3.5 metres and a height of 3 metres to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2019-05-21
View full details - - White House Farm Barn Church Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RF
Extensions and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2018-11-30
View full details - - Lios-Na-Long The Row West Dereham Norfolk PE33 9RH
Certificate of Lawfulness: Continued use of building/workshop for the joinery business
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2018-11-27
View full details - - 5 Ryston Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RQ
Proposed small 6 pen cattery block made of timber on a section of garden currently not in use and change of use from private to business use. An existing Wooden Workshop will be converted in to office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2017-10-12
View full details - - Windward The Row West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RH
Proposed Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2017-04-28
View full details - - Hill House Farm Bath Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9TP
Extension to agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2016-06-06
View full details - - 8 Ryston Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9RQ
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 6 metres with a maximum height of 4 metres and a height of 3 metres to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2016-05-04
View full details - - Hill House Farm Bath Road West Dereham King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 9TP
Extension to agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kings Lynn | Date: 2016-04-09
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A brief summary of West Dereham in Norfolk
West Dereham is a village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering an area of 13.51 km² (5.22 sq mi) and home to a population of 450, according to the 2011 Census. It is governed by the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 472 (2021 estimate). It sits within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
West Dereham 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 West Dereham show an average sale price of £319,605, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Dereham is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Dereham 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 West Dereham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near West Dereham. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 West Dereham.
At 62 days on average, decisions near West Dereham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Dereham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.