How long do planning decisions take near Clay Lake?

The average planning decision time near Clay Lake is 51 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 Clay Lake?

The planning approval rate near Clay Lake is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clay Lake?

The most common type of planning application near Clay Lake is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clay Lake?

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Clay Lake, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clay Lake, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clay Lake are administered by South Holland District Council. View the full South Holland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clay Lake

Spalding is a market town located on the River Welland in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 30,556 as of the 2021 census. Serving as the administrative centre for the South Holland District, Spalding is strategically positioned between the cities of Peterborough and Lincoln, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,753 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Holland
Parliamentary constituency: South Holland and The Deepings
LSOA: South Holland 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clay Lake.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clay Lake.

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 Clay Lake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Clay Lake.

- 43 Cowbit Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2RQ
Proposed Detached Garage with Home Gym/Games Room Above - Approved H16-1224-25. Modification to Condition 3 to amend wording relating to restriction limiting use to family members only
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 43 Cowbit Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2RQ
Proposed Detached Garage with Home Gym/Games Room Above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-12-12
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- HEREWARD HOUSE 40 COWBIT ROAD SPALDING PE11 2RQ
Replacement Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-02-14
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- SOUTHFIELDS COWBIT ROAD SPALDING PE11 2RJ
Two storey front & side extensions & single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Clay Lake in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Clay Lake show an average sale price of £229,753, 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 Clay Lake a particularly low-crime area.

Clay Lake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Spalding. 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.

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Planning Activity in Clay Lake

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Clay Lake. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Clay Lake.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clay Lake were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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