How long do planning decisions take near Mablethorpe?

The average planning decision time near Mablethorpe is 87 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 Mablethorpe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Mablethorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Mablethorpe is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mablethorpe?

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Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire.

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About Mablethorpe

Mablethorpe is a coastal town located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, within the civil parish of Mablethorpe and Sutton. As of the 2011 census, the population, including the adjacent Sutton-on-Sea, was 12,531, with a slight increase to an estimated 12,633 by 2019. This demographic information is relevant for anyone considering planning applications in the area, reflecting the town's growth and community dynamics.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £210,039 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mablethorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mablethorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Mablethorpe.

- 31 High Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1AF
Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to existing restaurant to provide a new front Canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Sherwood Fields Sherwood Road Mablethorpe Lincolnshire
Planning Permission - Construction of a MUGA with associated fencing and flood lighting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 19 GEORGE STREET MABLETHORPE LN12 2BD
Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the application site used as a house of multiple occupancy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 3 WATERLOO ROAD MABLETHORPE LN12 1JR
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing dwelling to provide a house of multiple occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-17
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- DAY CARE CENTRE 78 WELLINGTON ROAD MABLETHORPE LN12 1HT
Planning Permission - Change of use from former day centre into a dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Mablethorpe show an average sale price of £210,039, 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 Mablethorpe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mablethorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes & Gibraltar Point; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash, Humber Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Humber Estuary. 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 Mablethorpe

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Mablethorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

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

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Mablethorpe were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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