Smithdon High School Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY

Awaiting decision 26/00590/LB
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
PE36 5HY

Description

LISTED BUILDING: Proposed replacement of boundary fencing to part of playing field, increasing height to 2.0m. Proposed replacement of internal boundary fence between carpark and playing field

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