Bourne, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourne, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bourne are administered by South Kesteven District Council. View the full South Kesteven District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourne
Bourne is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled on the eastern slopes of the limestone Kesteven Uplands and bordering the Fens, it is positioned 11 miles northeast of Stamford and 17 miles north of Peterborough, with a population estimated at 16,780 in 2019. Its rich history and strategic location make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 17,988 (2021)
District: South Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,406 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Grantham and Bourne
- LSOA: South Kesteven 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourne.
- 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 Bourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Bourne.
- - 6 West Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9PS
Section 211 notice to remove stem from Western Red Cedar tree (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 15 North Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AP
Section 211 notice to remove dead tree between 15 and 17 North Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Red Lion Inn 14 South Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9LT
Change of use of part of Red Lion Public House to form 3 dwellings and development at rear to form 15 new dwellings (including demolition of outbuildings).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Cedars Church Walk Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9UQ
Section 211 notice to remove Beech tree (marked red).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Maltings West Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9PH
Submission of details in relation to the Biodiversity Condition and Condition 9 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of Planning Permission S25/0285 - Two storey extension including demolition of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Unit 12 The Burghley Centre North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EG
New shop sign put up on the business
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Hurn House 61 West Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NB
Section 211 notice to remove Mulberry tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 2 Abbey Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EF
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 (Joinery details) of planning permission S25/1505 - Change of use of part of public house (Sui generis) to commercial unit (Class E) including alterati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 20 St Peters Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9NF
Removal of chimney stack from bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 17 Recreation Road Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9HF
A summer room measuring 6m x 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 41 North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Extension, repairs and alterations to listed building including resurfacing of car park and replacement of external escape staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 41 North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Extension, repairs and alterations to listed building including resurfacing of car park and replacement of external escape staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 22 Burghley Street Bourne PE10 9NS
Change of Use to convert existing office/storage unit into nail/beauty room Class E(c)(iii) use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Units 1-7 (Ground Floor Units) 37 Wherry's Lane Bourne PE10 9HQ
Proposed change of use of retail units to create 7 self-contained domestic flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - The Town Hall Market Place North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EA
Submission of details reserved by conditions 4 (clock tower details) and 5 (joinery details) of S25/1593 for replacement roof, internal and external alterations and repairs to community arts venue
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 1 Meadowgate Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EZ
Alteration to roof of permitted dwelling at No 1 and 1a Meadowgate and erection of 2 dwellings in former garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - The Town Hall Market Place North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9EA
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of S24/0953 (Replacement roof, internal and external alterations and repairs to community arts venue).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 3 North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Replacement of existing rear upvc windows, erection of stone clad store to rear ground floor, change of use ground floor to retail
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The Maltings West Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9PH
Two storey extension including demolition of existing buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Angel Precinct North Street Bourne Lincolnshire PE10 9AE
Application for planning permission to place a parking barrier at the back of the hotel to stop cars blocking access to the premises for bin collection and emergency services.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Bourne in Lincolnshire
Bourne is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled on the eastern slopes of the limestone Kesteven Uplands and bordering the Fens, it is positioned 11 miles northeast of Stamford and 17 miles north of Peterborough, with a population estimated at 16,780 in 2019. Its rich history and strategic location make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 17,988 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Kesteven district.
Property prices in Bourne show an average sale price of £288,406, 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 Bourne a particularly low-crime area.
Bourne has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bourne includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bourne 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.
Planning Activity in Bourne
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Bourne. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bourne.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Bourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bourne were full planning applications (23), tree works (15), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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