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Planning in Great Coates

Approved
88%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Coates in the last 24 months, from North East Lincolnshire Council's planning register.

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About Great Coates

Great Coates is a village and civil parish located in North East Lincolnshire, England, adjacent to the north-west of Grimsby. It benefits from convenient transport links, including the Great Coates railway station, making it an important area for planning applications and development considerations within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,397 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North East Lincolnshire district.

Property prices in Great Coates show an average sale price of £164,108, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Coates area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Coates a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Coates 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 Great Coates, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Great Coates. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (14), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Coates?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Great Coates. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Coates?
The average planning decision time near Great Coates is 55 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 Great Coates?
The planning approval rate near Great Coates is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Coates?
The most common type of planning application near Great Coates is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Coates?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Coates on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.