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

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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