How long do planning decisions take near Great Sturton?

The average planning decision time near Great Sturton is 10 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 Sturton?

The planning approval rate near Great Sturton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Sturton?

The most common type of planning application near Great Sturton is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Sturton?

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Great Sturton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Sturton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Sturton are administered by East Lindsey District Council. View the full East Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Sturton

Great Sturton is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled about 7 miles from the bustling market town of Horncastle, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.

Population: 36 (2021)

District: East Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £226,473 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Sturton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Sturton.

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 Great Sturton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Great Sturton in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Great Sturton show an average sale price of £226,473, 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 Great Sturton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Sturton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sotby Meadows SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Great Sturton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Great Sturton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Sturton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Sturton were amendments (1).

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