How long do planning decisions take near Little Common?

The average planning decision time near Little Common is 95 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 Little Common?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Common?

The most common type of planning application near Little Common is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Common?

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Little Common, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Common, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

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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 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Common.

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 Little Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Little Common.

- 2 PIPWELL MEADOWS SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8TA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-17
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H23-0365-26 - 2 PIPWELL MEADOWS SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8TA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-17
- Pipwell Manor Washway Road Saracens Head Spalding PE12 8AY
Details of Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation (Condition 4 of H23-1046-24)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-12-12
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- D G M GROWERS ROMAN BANK HOLBEACH CLOUGH SPALDING PE12 8BB
Proposed pallet storage shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-12-23
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- PIPWELL MANOR WASHWAY ROAD SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8AY
Proposed wall with wrought iron railings and gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-12-23
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- PIPWELL MANOR WASHWAY ROAD SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8AY
Proposed wall with wrought iron railings and gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-12-23
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- PIPWELL MANOR WASHWAY ROAD SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8AY
Proposed three bay oak framed cart lodge, replacement of perimeter boundary with estate railing, various hard and soft landscaping alterations, relocation of existing oil tank and erection of timber s
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-12-11
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- PIPWELL MANOR WASHWAY ROAD SARACENS HEAD SPALDING PE12 8AY
Proposed three bay oak framed Cart Lodge, replacement of perimeter boundary with estate railing, various hard and soft landscaping alterations, relocation of existing oil tank and erection of timber s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Little Common in Lincolnshire

Little Common is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England.

Property prices in Little Common 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 Little Common a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Common 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 Little Common

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Little Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

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

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Little Common take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Little Common were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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