How long do planning decisions take near Marton?

The average planning decision time near Marton is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Marton?

The most common type of planning application near Marton is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Marton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Marton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Marton

Marton is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, located at the junction of the A156 and A1500 roads. Situated 5 miles south of Gainsborough and 11 miles north-west of Lincoln, it has a population of 747, as recorded in the 2011 census. Marton is bordered by several parishes, including Brampton, Gate Burton, and Sturton by Stow, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region.

Population: 677 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary constituency: Scunthorpe
LSOA: North Lincolnshire 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Marton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Marton.

WL/2025/00390 - 23 TRENT PORT ROAD, MARTON
Notification of prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 4.05m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.5m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.6m to highest point of enlarged p
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-25
WL/2024/00333 - 24 TRENT PORT ROAD, MARTON, Lincolnshire
Planning application to remove conservatory and erect single storey rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-04-24
147353 - Corbiere 11 Trent Port Road, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for two storey side extension to extend garage at ground floor, create master bedroom at first floor and additional bedroom at second floor.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-04
146451 - 15 Trent Port Road, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-03-16

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A brief summary of Marton in Lincolnshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Marton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Marton

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Marton. The average decision time was 48 days.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Marton were discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1).

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