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Planning in Bourne

Approved
91%
31 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bourne in the last 24 months, from South Kesteven District Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £302,340, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Bourne has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bourne, 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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Bourne. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), tree works (14), listed building and heritage (8). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bourne?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Bourne. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bourne?
The average planning decision time near Bourne is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bourne?
The planning approval rate near Bourne is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bourne?
The most common type of planning application near Bourne is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Bourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.