The Limes 107 Broomhill Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9QU Data via plota.co.uk

26/01685/F - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Proposed conversion of residential outbuilding to self contained dwelling with proposed detached garage block Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Oct 2026
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Validated
4 Nov 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 30 Dec 2026, from Kings Lynn's recent changes of use.

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; National infrastructure project 348 m away: Fens Reservoir, at pre-application; Inside the Downham Market built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 5 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area267 m² (2,874 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (55 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 9 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2012, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Kings Lynn
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
PE38 9QU
Received
19 Oct 2026
Validated
4 Nov 2026
Ward
North Downham
Parish
Downham Market
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Swann Edwards Architecture Limited

Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Kings Lynn usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 749 days to the 56-day target
67%decided within 8 weeks
78%approved
127decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Kings Lynn in the last twelve months, from validation. Kings Lynn decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Nov 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15305626
Planning Portal ref
PP-15305626
Statutory expiry
30 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
Kings Lynn
Planning Authority Score
8.4/10
Excellent
#17 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.