How long do planning decisions take near Morton (DN21)?

The average planning decision time near Morton (DN21) is 62 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 Morton (DN21)?

The most common type of planning application near Morton (DN21) is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Morton (DN21), Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Morton (DN21), Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Morton (DN21) are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 1,372 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £177,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Morton (DN21).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morton (DN21).

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 Morton (DN21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

40 planning applications found near Morton (DN21).

WL/2026/00561 - 12 HORSLEY ROAD
Planning application to erect single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-06-23
WL/2026/00404 - 9 MORTON FRONT
Certificate of lawful development for change of use from dwelling house to children's residential home.
Status: Undecided | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Proposed | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-28
WL/2025/00751 - LAND AT WILLOW CLOSE
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for 1no. pole. (amended)
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-22
WL/2025/00754 - LAND AT MORTON CLOSE, MORTON
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 1no. wooden 10m light pole. (amended)
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-22
WL/2025/00747 - GEORGE HENDERSON LODGE, FRONT STREET, MORTON
Prior approval for change of use of day therapy centre (Class E) to a state-funded school (Class F.1(a))
Status: Approved | Type: Prior Approval Change of Use | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-21
WL/2025/00677 - 2, CEDAR CLOSE, GAINSBOROUGH
Application for a lawful development certificate for change of use from Class C3(a) to Class C2.
Status: Approved | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Proposed | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-07-03
WL/2025/00647 - LAND AT SOUTHLANDS AVENUE,, SOUTHLANDS GARDENS & SOUTHLAND DRIVE, MORTON
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 for 3no. 11m & 2no. 10m poles.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-24
WL/2025/00592 - LAND AT, MORTON CLOSE, MORTON
Planning application for siting of bronze statue.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-12
WL/2025/00560 - LAND AT GREYSTONES ROAD, CEDAR CLOSE,, WILLOW CLOSE, MAPLE CLOSE & FRONT STREET
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 9no. 10m poles (7 built)
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-04
WL/2025/00529 - LAND AT WALKERITH ROAD, MORTON
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 1no. wooden 10m light pole
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-29
WL/2025/00539 - LAND AT MORTON CLOSE, MORTON
Notice under regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 to erect 2no.10m poles
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-29
WL/2025/00436 - 7 CHAPEL LANE, MORTON
Planning application for change of use of dwelling to children's residential care home (C2)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-07
WL/2025/00391 - LAND AT 10 TRENTSIDE, MORTON
Planning Application for 1no. detached dwelling
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-24
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WL/2025/00359 - 2 CEDAR CLOSE
Lawful development certificate for proposed use of existing dwelling for a children’s home for one child
Status: Refused | Type: Cert. Lawful Develop. Proposed | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-10
WL/2025/00162 - LAND TO WEST OF HORSLEY ROAD
Outline planning application for the development of up to 49no. dwellings, with access to land to the west of Horsley Road, Gainsborough to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications -
Status: Approved | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-02-14
WL/2025/00105 - SHIP INN, FRONT STREET, MORTON GAINSBOROUGH
Advertisement consent to display 2no. sets of individual housename letters and logo, 1no. set of individual housename letters with trough light, 2no. amenity signs and 1no. amenity sign with A1 poster
Status: Approved | Type: Consent -Display Advertisement | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-28
WL/2025/00014 - 1 WEST STREET, MORTON, GAINSBOROUGH
Planning application for two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front entrance canopy and other alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-08
WL/2024/00729 - 16 SOUTHLANDS DRIVE, MORTON
T1 Sessile Oak - remove the primary limb to the South and reduce the Northern vertical limb c.45cm from the union. Reduce the lateral spread all round to give a finished length of no less than 4m. Pru
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-06
WL/2024/00690 - 7 SOUTHLANDS DRIVE, MORTON, GAINSBOROUGH
T001 Sycamore - to fell the tree to the ground due to disease in the trunk of the tree. TPO T4 of Tree Preservation Order Morton 1969
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-21
WL/2024/00492 - 30 Cross Street, Morton
Listed building consent to relocate and replace a section of boundary walling.
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-02

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A brief summary of Morton (DN21) in Lincolnshire

Morton (DN21) is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,372 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Lindsey district.

Property prices in Morton (DN21) show an average sale price of £177,390, 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 Morton (DN21) a particularly low-crime area.

Morton (DN21) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gainsborough Town. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Morton (DN21)

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Morton (DN21). The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Morton (DN21) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Morton (DN21) were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 4% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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