How long do planning decisions take near Skirbeck Quarter?

The average planning decision time near Skirbeck Quarter is 62 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 Skirbeck Quarter?

The planning approval rate near Skirbeck Quarter is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Skirbeck Quarter?

The most common type of planning application near Skirbeck Quarter is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Skirbeck Quarter?

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Skirbeck Quarter, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Skirbeck Quarter, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Skirbeck Quarter are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Skirbeck Quarter

Skirbeck Quarter is a suburb of Boston, Lincolnshire, situated just south of the town centre. It borders the St Thomas' ward and runs alongside the South Forty-Foot Drain, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £208,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Boston
Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
LSOA: Boston 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Skirbeck Quarter.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Skirbeck Quarter based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Skirbeck Quarter.

- Land between 33 and 59, Garfits Lane, Boston, PE21 7ES
Type: Conditions | Council: Boston | Date: 2026-02-10
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- St Georges Preparatory School, 126 London Road, Boston, PE21 7HB
Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-19
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- St Georges Preparatory School, 126, London Road, Boston, PE21 7HB
Type: Heritage | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 117, London Road, Boston, PE21 7EZ
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-09-12
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- Railway Inn, 84 London Road, Boston, PE21 7EQ
Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Railway Inn, London Road, Boston, PE21 7EQ
Proposed first and second floor extension to accommodate 6No studio apartment for renting with external staircase access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2024-10-02
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- 105, London Road, Boston PE21 7EZ
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (Boston No.8) to include: T10 & T11 - Oak - Crown raise lower branches to 5.5m, remove dead wood and crossing rubbing branches from w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Boston | Date: 2024-03-20
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- 31, Garfits Lane, Boston PE21 7EU
Two storey side extension and single storey front extension to dwelling, erection of gates and mesh fencing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Boston | Date: 2024-01-10
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- St George's Preparatory School, 126, London Road, Boston PE21 7HB
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order Boston No.19: T1- Mature Oak - Crown raise away from the adjacent building; 1no. large limb removal; reduction of overhanging branches
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Boston | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Skirbeck Quarter in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Skirbeck Quarter show an average sale price of £208,040, 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 Skirbeck Quarter a particularly low-crime area.

Skirbeck Quarter has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boston, Wyberton, Skirbeck, Boston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Skirbeck Quarter

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Skirbeck Quarter. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Skirbeck Quarter.

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

The most common application types near Skirbeck Quarter were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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