Search Boston planning applications
33 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Boston · updated daily · Boston Borough Council
- Flat 2 & Flat 4 57 Tawney Street Boston PE21 6PDAwaiting decisionProposed replacement PVC WindowsReceived 29 Oct 202601906/26/FUL
- Wags N Whiskers 17A Eastwood Road Fishtoft Boston Lincolnshire PE21 0PHAwaiting decisionProposed rear extension (Works Complete)Received 28 Oct 202601925/26/FUL
- Unit 5 Boston Shopping Park Horncastle Road Boston PE21 9BDAwaiting decisionApplication under s73 for the variation of Condition C10 (Opening Hours) of permission B/04/0016Received 22 Oct 202601883/26/RVC
- Brew And Bite 55-56 Market Place Boston PE21 6LSAwaiting decisionChange of use of the first and second floor for 2no self-contained flatsReceived 21 Oct 202601870/26/FUL
- Barclays 52 Market Place Boston PE21 6LUAwaiting decisionProposed change of use form Class E to mixed use (C3 Flats & Class E)Received 20 Oct 202601877/26/LBA
Planning in Boston
- Approved
- 88%
- 151 of 168 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boston in the last 24 months, from Boston Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Boston
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PE21 242 applications in the last 12 monthsPE22 111 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Boston Borough Council
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About Boston
Boston, located in Lincolnshire, is a vibrant market town and inland port, positioned southeast of Lincoln and northeast of Peterborough. As of the 2021 census, the town's population stood at 45,339, with the broader borough housing approximately 66,900 residents. The Haven River flows through Boston, reaching the Lincolnshire coast at The Wash, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to coastal development and infrastructure. The town has a population of approximately 64,600. It sits within the Boston district.
Boston sits at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 18.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Boston show an average sale price of £197,613, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Boston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Boston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boston.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Boston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 266 planning applications were submitted near Boston. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (61), discharge of conditions (50), listed building and heritage (42).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).