How many planning applications has South Holland District Council received?

South Holland District Council received 1,019 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.

How long does South Holland District Council take to decide planning applications?

South Holland District Council takes an average of 62 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 South Holland District Council?

South Holland District Council approves 85% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in South Holland District Council?

To object to a South Holland District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to South Holland District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Holland District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a South Holland District Council planning decision?

Yes. If South Holland District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 310 appeals were lodged against South Holland District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

South Holland District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search South Holland District Council planning applications?

You can search South Holland District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the South Holland District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore South Holland District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the South Holland District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About South Holland District Council

South Holland District Council, located in Spalding, serves a vibrant area in Lincolnshire, England. The district encompasses several notable towns and villages, including Crowland, Sutton Bridge, Donington, Holbeach, and Long Sutton. Named after the historic division of Lincolnshire known as the Parts of Holland, this council plays a key role in local planning applications and development initiatives.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to South Holland District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Holland District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in South Holland District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £237,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in South Holland District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Holland District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in South Holland District Council

1083 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the South Holland District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

10 flood monitoring stations near South Holland District Council.

Partney (River Lymn)
Boygrift (Tide)
BILSBY GS WITS
CLAYTHORPE GREAT EAU GS
BOYGRIFT TS SUTTON ON SEA
Rainfall station
ALFORD GS WITS
ANDERBY CREEK SLUICE
STOCKWITH MILL GS HAGWORTHINGHAM WITS
WOLDGRIFT DRAIN OUTFALL MABLETHORPE WITS

A brief summary of South Holland District Council

The average property sale price in the South Holland District Council area is £237,224, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were no crimes reported in the South Holland District Council area during the most recent reporting period.

Conservation Areas

There are 13 designated conservation areas within the South Holland District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Spalding, Gosberton, Donington, Moulton, Fleet, Fleet Hargate, Tydd St Mary, Tydd Gote, Long Sutton, Gedney Dawsmere, and 3 more.

The council area encompasses 1083 towns and villages, including Alford, Barton-Upon-Humber, Boston, Bourne, Brigg and Burton-by-Lincoln. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search South Holland District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for South Holland District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the South Holland District Council area. Unlike the official South Holland District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking South Holland District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across South Holland District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,019 planning applications South Holland District Council received. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Holland District Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 62 days on average, decisions in South Holland District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in South Holland District Council were full planning applications (335), discharge of conditions (183), tree works (84). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 large-scale (major) developments, 144 medium-scale applications, 653 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

310 planning appeals were lodged against South Holland District Council decisions, of which 67 were allowed and 202 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 413 applications
Refused: 60 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 531 applications

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