How long do planning decisions take near Sutton Crosses?

The average planning decision time near Sutton Crosses is 52 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 Crosses?

The planning approval rate near Sutton Crosses is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Sutton Crosses?

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Sutton Crosses, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton Crosses, Lincolnshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Holland
Parliamentary constituency: South Holland and The Deepings
LSOA: South Holland 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton Crosses.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crosses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Sutton Crosses.

- SEAGATE HALL VICARAGE LANE LONG SUTTON SPALDING PE12 9AF
Works to Long Sutton Tree Preservation Order No 21 1995
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Holland | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 4A Gimmels Gate Long Sutton Spalding PE12 9AS
Change of Use of Storage Shed to Residential - Retrospective
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-12-31
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- 59 Vicarage Lane Long Sutton Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 9AF
Single Storey Extensions & Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Holland | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Sutton Crosses in Lincolnshire

Sutton Crosses is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton Crosses a particularly low-crime area.

Sutton Crosses has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Sutton. 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 Sutton Crosses

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Crosses. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Sutton Crosses.

The average decision time of 52 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 Crosses were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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