How long do planning decisions take near Holbeach Drove?

The average planning decision time near Holbeach Drove is 73 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 Holbeach Drove?

The planning approval rate near Holbeach Drove is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holbeach Drove?

The most common type of planning application near Holbeach Drove is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holbeach Drove?

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Holbeach Drove, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holbeach Drove, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Holbeach Drove

Holbeach Drove is a village located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, roughly 5 miles east of Crowland. Positioned at the junction of the B1166 and B1168 roads, it offers strategic connectivity for potential development and planning applications in the area.

District: South Holland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,851 (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 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holbeach Drove.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holbeach Drove.

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 Holbeach Drove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Holbeach Drove.

- Country Kids Day Nursery Main Road Holbeach Drove Spalding PE12 0PS
Proposed extensions and alterations to children's day nursery to provide additional nursery accommodation, staff facilities, associated parking formalisation, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-26
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- St Malo Main Road Holbeach Drove Spalding PE12 0PS
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new 1 1/2 storey dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-24
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H09-0390-26 - St Malo Main Road Holbeach Drove PE12 0PS
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new 1 1/2 storey dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-24
- Adj. Fair View Holbeach Drove Gate Holbeach Drove Spalding PE12 0PX
Erection of 2 Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Holbeach Drove in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Holbeach Drove show an average sale price of £244,851, 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 Holbeach Drove a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Holbeach Drove

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Holbeach Drove. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Holbeach Drove.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Holbeach Drove were full planning applications (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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