Norfolk County Council Library London Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5EZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00740/LB - Listed Building Application Approved

Proposal

This application seeks consent for a programme of essential conservation and repair works at the Carnegie Library, King?s Lynn, focused on arresting decay and improving weather resistance. Key works include localized repairs to the roof tiles, leadwork, and gutters, the restoration of timber ventilation lanterns and windows, and targeted repointing of chimney stacks. The proposal also includes structural crack repairs and the installation of reversible internal features to facilitate continued community use during the project, ensuring all interventions utilize traditional materials to preserve the building's historic fabric. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Consultation
8 May 2026
Approved
23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Listed Building Application
Postcode
PE30 5EZ
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
St. Margarets With St. Nicholas
Parish
King's Lynn
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Matter of Place Architects CIC

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14901234
Neighbours
8 May 2026
Consultation
8 May 2026
Comments by
30 May 2026
Site notice
8 May 2026
Press notice
13 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#25 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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. View full council performance
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