Sturton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sturton, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sturton are administered by North Lincolnshire Council. View the full North Lincolnshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,433 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Lincolnshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Brigg and Immingham
- LSOA: North Lincolnshire 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
2 planning applications found near Sturton.
- - 30 Gainsborough Lane, Scawby, Brigg, DN20 9BY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed larger home extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 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 £251,433, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sturton 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 Sturton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sturton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sturton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sturton were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.