How long do planning decisions take near Sutton on Sea?

The average planning decision time near Sutton on Sea is 67 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 on Sea?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton on Sea?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton on Sea is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton on Sea?

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Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sutton on Sea are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sutton on Sea

Sutton-on-Sea is a coastal town located in the civil parish of Mablethorpe and Sutton, within the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. Renowned for its expansive sandy beach along the Lincolnshire Coast, the town includes the southern area known as Sandilands and the nearby community of Trusthorpe, making it a notable area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.

District: Mablethorpe and Sutton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £210,039 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
LSOA: East Lindsey 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton on Sea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 on Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sutton on Sea.

- Marsoville Furlongs Road Sutton On Sea Lincolnshire LN12 2JF
Planning Permission - Erection of an outbuilding, within the curtilage of the existing holiday cottage, which is a listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 42 High Street Sutton On Sea Lincolnshire LN12 2HB
Planning Permission - Change of use of and alterations to existing ground floor rear rooms to provide additional commercial space and installation of air condenser units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-12-17
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- 1 SURFSIDE, SUTTON ON SEA, MABLETHORPE, LN12 2JQ
Non material amendment (extension) to that previously approved under planning permission ref. no. N/110/01771/23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-11-11
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- 83 CHURCH LANE, SUTTON ON SEA, MABLETHORPE, LN12 2JA
Planning Permission - Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Sutton on Sea show an average sale price of £210,039, 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 on Sea a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sutton on Sea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sea Bank Clay Pits SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Greater Wash. 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 Sutton on Sea

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sutton on Sea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

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

At 67 days on average, decisions near Sutton on Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sutton on Sea were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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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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.