Costa Coffee 161 Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9LJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00242/F - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposal for the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Costa Coffee, Downham Market. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Feb 2026
Approved
31 Mar 2026

Approved on 31 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
PE38 9LJ
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Ward
East Downham
Parish
Downham Market
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Apr 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
31 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14683907
Neighbours
27 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Feb 2026
Comments by
6 Mar 2026
Site notice
13 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#25 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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