Boston, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boston, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Boston are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 64,600 · Area: 18.4 km² · Elevation: 81m
District: Boston
Website: http://www.boston.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £208,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Boston
- Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
- LSOA: Boston 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boston.
- 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 Boston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
151 planning applications found near Boston.
- - Land at the access off Spayne Road, Boston, PE21 6JN
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 19, Willoughby Road, Boston PE21 9EG
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 35 Pen Street, Boston PE21 6TJ
Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Former Boston United FC, York Street, Boston PE21 6JN
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - F W Forman And Son, 17 Pen Street, Boston, PE21 6TJ
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 45, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9NX
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4-5 Artillery Row, Boston, PE21 6TY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - The Georgians Nursing Home, 50-52 Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6RY
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Georgians Nursing Home, 50-52 Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6RY
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 39B, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9NX
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Former Boston United FC York Street, Boston PE21 6JN
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Former Boston United FC, York Street, Boston PE21 6JN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land at the access off Spayne Road, Boston PE21 6JN
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 44 46, Wide Bargate, Boston PE21 6RY
Type: Amendment | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 44- 46, Wide Bargate, Boston PE21 6RY
Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Enderbys, 84 Wide Bargate, Boston PE21 6SE
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - F W Forman And Son, 17 Pen Street, Boston, PE21 6TJ
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - F W Forman And Son, 17 Pen Street, Boston, PE21 6TJ
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 19, Willoughby Road, Boston PE21 9EG
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 42, Pen Street, Boston PE21 6TF
Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Boston in Lincolnshire
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 £208,040, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boston a particularly low-crime area.
Boston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boston, Boston, Spilsby Road, Skirbeck, Boston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boston.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Boston
In the last 24 months, 244 planning applications were submitted near Boston. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Boston.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Boston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boston were full planning applications (74), discharge of conditions (52), listed building and heritage (48). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 143 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 189 applications
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