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

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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
Show
Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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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
8.4/10
Excellent
#17 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Kings Lynn is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #20 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) 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, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #133 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #82 of 296
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #20 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #41 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
261 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,216
Total decisions
131 refused in the year to March 2026