Broughton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broughton, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Broughton are administered by North Lincolnshire Council. View the full North Lincolnshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broughton
Broughton, a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, is located on the historic Roman Ermine Street and is approximately 2 miles northwest of Brigg. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 5,434, down from 5,726 in 2011. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Wressle, Castlethorpe, and part of Scawby Brook, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.
Population: 5,435 (2021)
District: North Lincolnshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,433 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Lincolnshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Brigg and Immingham
- LSOA: North Lincolnshire 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broughton.
- 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 Broughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Broughton.
- - 4 Millers Way, Broughton, BRIGG, DN20 0UE
Planning permission for garage conversion and single-storey link extension
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Phil Grundy Sports and Community Centre, Scawby Road, Brigg, DN20 0AB
Planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of the existing sports hall and facilities
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - War Memorial, junction of Scawby Road and High Street, Broughton, DN20 0HY
Listed building consent for the installation of a 4m flagpole adjacent and in the setting of the war memorial
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 11 High Street, Broughton, DN20 0JA
Planning permission to install an air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 4.5 acres of Land , Scawby Road, Broughton, DN20 0AF
Application to fell an ash tree, subject to and within Tree Preservation (Beech House, Broughton) Order 1979
Type: Trees | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Broughton in Lincolnshire
Broughton, a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, is located on the historic Roman Ermine Street and is approximately 2 miles northwest of Brigg. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 5,434, down from 5,726 in 2011. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Wressle, Castlethorpe, and part of Scawby Brook, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,435 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Lincolnshire district.
Property prices in Broughton show an average sale price of £251,433, 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 Broughton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Broughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Broughton Alder Wood SSSI; 4 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, Broughton 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 Broughton
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Broughton. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Broughton.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broughton were full planning applications (6), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wressle planning applications
- Castlethorpe planning applications
- Broughton Common planning applications
- Mill Place planning applications
- Scawby planning applications
- Island Carr planning applications
- Brigg planning applications
- Sturton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.