Kings Lynn is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #20 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

86%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #20 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

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