Electricity Distribution Site Further Fen Lane Southery Norfolk

Awaiting decision 26/00517/T3
Council
Date received
18 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
PE38 0AT

Description

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL under Schedule 2, Part 15, Class B(e) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (GPDO). In accordance with Part 15, B.2 (Conditions): For the proposed erection of a new elevated switch house at the Southery Substation, located on UKPN owned operational land.

7.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#22 of 282

Kings Lynn is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #40 out of 282. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Kings Lynn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #133 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 282
91%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #40 of 282
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #44 of 282
77%
Minor dwellings approved
256 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
42 decided
1,202
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025