How long do planning decisions take near Sutton Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Sutton Bridge is 51 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 Sutton Bridge?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton Bridge?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton Bridge is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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About Sutton Bridge

Sutton Bridge is a town and civil parish located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, positioned along the A17 road, approximately 7 miles north of Wisbech and 9 miles west of King's Lynn. Notably, it features a commercial dock on the west bank of the River Nene, accessible via a swing bridge, and is home to two 19th-century lighthouses situated 3 miles north of the town. This strategic location and infrastructure make Sutton Bridge a key area for planning applications related to commercial and residential development.

Population: 4,532 (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 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton Bridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sutton Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sutton Bridge.

- Sutton Bridge Memorial Park Sutton Bridge Spalding PE12 9SD
Details of surface water drainage strategy (Condition 6 of H18-1242-25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-07
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H18-0441-26 - Sutton Bridge Memorial Park Sutton Bridge Spalding PE12 9SD
Details of surface water drainage strategy (Condition 6 of H18-1242-25)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-05-07
H18-0275-26 - Sutton Bridge Memorial Park Sutton Bridge Spalding PE12 9SD
Details of biodiversity gain plan and written 30-year Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan (HMMP) (Conditions 4 and 5 of H18-1242-25)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-03-23
- Sutton Bridge Memorial Park Sutton Bridge Spalding PE12 9SD
Details of biodiversity gain plan and written 30-year Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan (HMMP) (Conditions 4 and 5 of H18-1242-25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 27 WRIGHTS LANE SUTTON BRIDGE SPALDING PE12 9RH
First Floor Extension, Conversion of Garage into Study/Playroom and Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-03-19
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A brief summary of Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Sutton Bridge 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 Sutton Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Sutton Bridge

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sutton Bridge were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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