How long do planning decisions take near Scotton?

The average planning decision time near Scotton is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Scotton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scotton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Scotton

Scotton is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned 7 miles south of Scunthorpe and 14 miles north-west of Market Rasen, it lies just 1 mile south of the larger village of Scotter. The A159 road, which connects Gainsborough to Scunthorpe, forms the western boundary of the parish, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 611 (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 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scotton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scotton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Scotton.

WL/2026/00443 - FIELD HOUSE FARM, SCOTTER ROAD, SCOTTON
Application for prior notification to erect an agricultural store building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Agricultural Determination over 5 hectares | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-05-12
WL/2025/01037 - LAND ADJACENT TO, 16 WESTGATE, SCOTTON
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 5 (construction method statement) and 9 (drainage) of outline planning permission 145788 granted 31 March 2023.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-10-17
WL/2025/00644 - LAND ADJACENT TO 16 WESTGATE, SCOTTON
Application for approval of reserved matters to erect 1no. dwelling considering appearance, landscaping and layout following outline planning permission 145788 granted 31 March 2023.
Status: Approved | Type: Reserved Matters Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-20
WL/2025/00087 - 1 SCOTTER ROAD, SCOTTON, GAINSBOROUGH
Planning Application for single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and link up to existing detached garage which is to be converted and proposed new detached garage
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-01-28
WL/2024/00912 - 13 CHESTNUT LODGE, WESTGATE, SCOTTON
T1 & T2 - Horse Chestnut trees, to reduce the crown back to the growth points where it has been done previously. Tree Preservation Order Scotton 1980
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-18
WL/2024/00118 - 3 Crapple Lane, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for extensions and external alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-02-07
147443 - West Gate Farm Eastgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application to demolish lean to building.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-24
147248 - West Gate Farm Eastgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of lean-to building on side of larger barn.
Status: Decided | Type: Demolition Determination | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-08-30
146534 - 4 Westgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Prior Approval to extend dwellinghouse 6.97 metres from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.45 metres to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.98 metres to highest point of enlarg
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-03-28
145788 - Land adjacent to 16 Westgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Outline planning permission to erect 4no. dwellings - access and scale to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-11-11
143921 - 20 Westgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Prior approval to extend dwellinghouse 3.6m from rear wall of original dwellinghouse, 2.34m to height of eaves of enlarged part of dwellinghouse and 3.368m to highest point of enlarged part of dwellin
Status: Approved | Type: Residential Prior Approval | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-11-03
143179 - Sunnyside Up Farm Shop, Poplar Farm Tealby Road, Walesby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Planning application for the change of use of agricultural building to 4no. workshop units.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-06-08
143161 - 16 Westgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Outline application to erect 3no. dwellings with access to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.
Status: Decided | Type: Outline Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-06-04

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A brief summary of Scotton in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Scotton 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 Scotton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Scotton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Scotton Beck Fields SSSI. 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 Scotton

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Scotton. The average decision time was 52 days.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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