Unit B Downham Market Trade Park 1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ Data via plota.co.uk
26/00673/CU - Change of Use Application
Approved
Proposal
Change of Use from light industrial, storage or ancillary trade counter uses (Class E(g) (ii) [R&D] and (iii) [Light Industrial], Class B2 and B8 [Storage]) to include Class E (d) 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. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
16 Apr 2026
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Consultation
23 Apr 2026
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Approved
3 Jun 2026
Approved on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 9
Decision & officer reports 2
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 2
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Important details
- Council
- Kings Lynn
- Application type
- Change of Use Application
- Postcode
- PE38 0QQ
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 16 Apr 2026
- Ward
- South Downham
- Parish
- Downham Market
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 11 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 3 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- CBF Architectural Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14849171
- Neighbours
- 23 Apr 2026
- Consultation
- 23 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 15 May 2026
- Site notice
- 23 Apr 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
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1A St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Variation of condition number 6 attached to planning permission 20/00746/F: Construction…
2023
Approved
1A St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Variation of condition number 6 attached to planning permission 20/00746/F: Construction…
2021
Approved
Plot 2 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Proposed single-storey trade counter (non-permanent structure)
2021
Approved
Plot 2 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Proposed single-storey trade counter (non-permanent structure)
2020
Approved
1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Construction of 4 no. industrial units with associated parking and hardstanding areas
2020
Approved
1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Construction of 4 no. industrial units with associated parking and hardstanding areas
2018
Approved
1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Proposed offices and warehouse unit
2018
Approved
1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
Proposed offices and warehouse unit
2017
Approved
Land Known As Plot 15 Horse Fair Close St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 07/00443/FM: Erection of industrial/stora…
2017
Approved
Land Known As Plot 15 Horse Fair Close St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 07/00443/FM: Erection of industrial/stora…
2017
Approved
Accent Fresh Ltd 5 - 7 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
Factory extension and alterations
2017
Approved
Accent Fresh Ltd 5 - 7 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ
Factory extension and alterations
2016
Approved
13 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
+New workshop building with ancillary offices
2016
Approved
13 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk
+New workshop building with ancillary offices
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#25 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Kings Lynn is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 292. 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%).
Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Kings Lynn decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #137 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #110 of 292
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #21 of 292
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #46 of 292
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
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Unit B Downham Market Trade Park 1 St Johns Way St John's Business Estate Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ