Spalding, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Spalding are administered by South Holland District Council. View the full South Holland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Spalding
Spalding is a vibrant market town located on the River Welland in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 30,556 as of the 2021 census. Serving as the administrative centre for the South Holland District, Spalding is strategically positioned between the cities of Peterborough and Lincoln, making it an important hub for planning and development in the region.
Population: 30,556
District: South Holland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,753 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Holland
- Parliamentary constituency: South Holland and The Deepings
- LSOA: South Holland 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spalding.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spalding.
- 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 Spalding based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Spalding.
- H16-0471-26 - Store & Premises 86 Winsover Road Spalding PE11 1HA
Details of written scheme of archaeological investigation, details to deal with contamination and construction management plan & method statement (Conditions 5, 9 and 11 of H16-1057-25)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Store & Premises 86 Winsover Road Spalding PE11 1HA
Details of written scheme of archaeological investigation, details to deal with contamination and construction management plan & method statement (Conditions 5, 9 and 11 of H16-1057-25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 28 PINCHBECK ROAD SPALDING PE11 1QD
Works to Trees in Spalding Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - H16-0472-26 - 28 PINCHBECK ROAD SPALDING PE11 1QD
Works to Trees in Spalding Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 108 ST THOMAS ROAD SPALDING PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - H16-0417-26 - 108 ST THOMAS ROAD SPALDING PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29 - H16-0420-26 - 110 ST THOMAS ROAD SPALDING PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29 - H16-0414-26 - Arwenack House 112 St Thomas Road Spalding PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29 - - Arwenack House 112 St Thomas Road Spalding PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 110 ST THOMAS ROAD SPALDING PE11 2YP
Works to Spalding Tree Preservation Order No 10 1982
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7 Haverfield Road Spalding PE11 2XP
Works to Trees in Spalding Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - H16-0407-26 - 7 Haverfield Road Spalding PE11 2XP
Works to Trees in Spalding Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Riverlodge B & B 5-6 London Road Spalding PE11 2TA
Proposed alterations for the removal of a section of wall & blocking up of another section of wall on the ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - H16-0384-26 - Riverlodge B & B 5-6 London Road Spalding PE11 2TA
Proposed alterations including the partial demolition of a wall & blocking up of another section of wall on the ground floor & basement floors
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-24 - H16-0380-26 - Riverlodge B & B 5-6 London Road Spalding PE11 2TA
Change of use from B & B (C4) to HMO (Sui Generis) including Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-22 - - Riverlodge B & B 5-6 London Road Spalding PE11 2TA
Change of use from B & B (C4) to HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - H16-0385-26 - 35 New Road Spalding PE11 1DN
Proposed change of use of the first and second storey above a commercial/mixed use premises to form a one bedroom flat
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-22 - H16-0349-26 - 14-16 Winsover Centre Winsover Road Spalding PE11 1EJ
Proposed two sided signage totem
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-13 - - 14-16 Winsover Centre Winsover Road Spalding PE11 1EJ
Proposed two sided signage totem
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - H16-0328-26 - Pavement Adj. 1 Sheep Market Spalding PE11 1BH
Proposed Information Board relating to Sheep Sculptures
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-04-01
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A brief summary of Spalding in Lincolnshire
Spalding is a vibrant market town located on the River Welland in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 30,556 as of the 2021 census. Serving as the administrative centre for the South Holland District, Spalding is strategically positioned between the cities of Peterborough and Lincoln, making it an important hub for planning and development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 30,556. It sits within the South Holland district.
Property prices in Spalding show an average sale price of £229,753, 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 Spalding a particularly low-crime area.
Spalding has one conservation area within its boundaries: Spalding. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spalding planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Spalding
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Spalding. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Spalding.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spalding were tree works (18), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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