While the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is the Local Planning Authority responsible for deciding planning applications, Heacham Parish Council acts as a statutory consultee for all planning applications within the parish.
This means that the Parish Council reviews and provides comments on planning applications, reflecting the views of the community. While we do not make final decisions, our input helps ensure that local concerns and priorities are considered.
Furthermore with the adoption of the Heacham neighbourhood Plan in 2022 a planning spatial Strategy that empowers us to shape development and land use in our area, ensuring that future growth aligns with local needs and priorities while carrying legal weight in planning decisions.
How You Can Get Involved
If a neighbour is planning something that you support – or something you have concerns about – please let us know. Your feedback helps inform the Parish Council’s response to planning applications.
Here’s how you can have your say:
- Contact the Parish Council: Share your views with us directly so we can take them into account when forming our response.
- Comment Directly via the Borough Council: You can also submit your own comments on any planning application through the Borough Council’s Planning Portal. This ensures your opinions are recorded officially as part of the decision-making process.
To access the Borough Council’s Planning Portal and view or comment on applications, click the link below:
Borough Council Planning Portal
Stay Informed
For updates on planning applications being reviewed by the Parish Council, attend one of our Council meetings or contact the Parish Office for more information. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our parish.