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Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Kings Lynn conservation area

Kings Lynn is a conservation area of about 75 hectares managed by Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It contains 281 listed buildings (13 Grade I, 35 Grade II* and 233 Grade II). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission. 3 tree preservation zones overlap it.

Size75 haInside the boundary
Listed buildings28113 Grade I, 35 Grade II* and 233 Grade II
Article 41Directions overlap
Tree zones3Protected tree zones

Kings Lynn boundary

Listed buildings inside Kings Lynn

281 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 13 Grade I, 35 Grade II* and 233 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
28, 30, 32, King StreetI
Church of St MargaretI
Clifton HouseI
Chapel of St NicholasI
Customs House including north bank of Purfleet QuayI

And 276 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Kings Lynn

  • Kings Lynn Conservation Area

An Article 4 direction removes some permitted development rights in a defined area. Each direction covers only the kinds of work it names, for example windows, doors, porches, painting the front, front walls, basements or changes of use. Read the council's direction to see exactly what this one covers.

Council documents for Kings Lynn

Published by Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.

What needs planning permission in Kings Lynn

Houses in Kings Lynn have fewer permitted development rights than houses elsewhere. Side extensions, roof extensions, cladding, two storey rear extensions and sheds beside the house need planning permission, and trees need 6 weeks notice before work.

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