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House prices in South Holland District Council: average £226,660, +3.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Holland District Council received?
South Holland District Council received 998 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does South Holland District Council take to decide applications?
South Holland District Council takes an average of 65 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 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Holland District Council?
Submit your representation to South Holland District 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 South Holland District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Holland District Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Holland District Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from South Holland District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About South Holland District Council Planning Authority

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

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.

The council area encompasses 86 towns and villages, including Holbeach and Spalding. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Holland District Council received 998 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (339), discharge of conditions (186), tree works (85). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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