How long do planning decisions take near Sturton?

The average planning decision time near Sturton is 211 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 Sturton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sturton?

The most common type of planning application near Sturton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sturton?

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Sturton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sturton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,466 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary constituency: Brigg and Immingham
LSOA: North Lincolnshire 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sturton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sturton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sturton.

- Wolds View, Station Road, Sturton, DN20 9DW
Application for approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline planning permission PA/2020/515 dated 19/06/2020 for the erection of two dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Sturton in Lincolnshire

Sturton is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England.

Property prices in Sturton show an average sale price of £231,466, 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 Sturton a particularly low-crime area.

Sturton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Scawby. 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 Sturton

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sturton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 211 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 Sturton.

With an average of 211 days, decisions near Sturton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Sturton were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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