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House prices in Boston Borough Council: average £177,438, -0.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Boston Borough Council received?
Boston Borough Council received 610 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Boston Borough Council take to decide applications?
Boston Borough Council takes an average of 60 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Boston Borough Council?
Boston Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Boston Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Boston Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Boston Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Boston Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Boston Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 114 appeals were lodged against Boston Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Boston Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Boston Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Boston Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Boston Borough Council, situated in Lincolnshire, England, oversees the Borough of Boston, which boasts borough status. The council operates from the town of Boston and encompasses several surrounding villages, such as Wyberton, Sutterton, Algakirk, and Hubberts Bridge, along with Kirton, the only other town within the borough. This diverse area offers a mix of urban and rural environments, making it an important location for planning applications.

The council area encompasses 72 towns and villages, including Boston. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Boston Borough Council received 610 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (163), discharge of conditions (85), tree works (61). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

114 planning appeals were lodged against Boston Borough Council decisions, of which 28 were allowed and 67 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Boston Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Boston Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.