How long do planning decisions take near Surfleet?

The average planning decision time near Surfleet is 50 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 Surfleet?

The planning approval rate near Surfleet is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Surfleet?

The most common type of planning application near Surfleet is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Surfleet?

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Surfleet, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Surfleet, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Surfleet are administered by South Holland District Council. View the full South Holland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Surfleet

Surfleet is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Positioned along the B1356 road, it lies just 3 miles north of Spalding, nestled within the scenic Lincolnshire fens, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and community expansion.

Population: 1,365 (2021)

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 Surfleet.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Surfleet based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Surfleet.

- Rear of The Mermaid Inn 2 Gosberton Road Surfleet Spalding PE11 4AB
Demolition of existing building and re-location of existing access - Part Retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Surfleet Primary School 76 Station Road Surfleet Spalding PE11 4DB
Details of biodiversity gain plan (Condition 4 of H17-0251-26)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-06-03
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- SURFLEET PRIMARY SCHOOL 76 STATION ROAD SURFLEET SPALDING PE11 4DB
Proposed demolition of existing temporary classroom building & erection of new classroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Station Road Surfleet Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4DB
Proposed Packing Warehouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Beech House 20 Gosberton Road Surfleet Spalding PE11 4AB
Details of external materials, Construction Management Plan and Method Statement (Conditions 3 and 8 of H17-1016-21)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2024-10-31
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- 91 STATION ROAD SURFLEET SPALDING PE11 4DB
First floor extension above existing garage, loft extension and single storey rear family room extension - approved under H17-1169-20. Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously app
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2023-08-08
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- Land Adj. 110 Station Road Surfleet Spalding PE11 4DB
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2 detached two storey dwellings - approved under H17-0600-22. Amendment of house type to Plot 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Surfleet in Lincolnshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Surfleet includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Surfleet Lows 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 Surfleet

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Surfleet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Surfleet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Surfleet were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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