Unit B Downham Market Trade Park 1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
Awaiting decision
26/00673/CU
Description
Change of Use from light industrial, storage or trade counter uses (Class E(g) (ii) [R&D] and (iii) [Light Industrial], Class B2 and B8 [Storage]) to include Class E (b) to allow use of building for 1No Padel Court Flexible access to building facilities offering 24/7 access, modern equipment, and secured access for late-night or early-morning use.
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