Thetford, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thetford, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thetford are administered by Boston Borough Council. View the full Boston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thetford
Thetford is a quaint hamlet and farm located within the civil parish of Baston in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. This rural area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for development within its picturesque setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £261,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thetford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thetford.
- 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 Thetford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Thetford.
- - O/s 7 Manor Close Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PH
Telecoms Notification
Status: Undecided | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Plots East Of 36 Main Street Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PB
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission S24/0835 - Erection of 3 no dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 11 Chariots Way Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PL
Erection of single storey front garage extension, storm canopy and alterations to existing fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1 Pannell Court Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9AN
Single storey rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Main Street Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PB
Regulation 5 notice of intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 4 Hadrian Drive Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PP
Replace existing conservatory with single storey extension at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 55 Main Street Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PA
Conversion of dwelling and office into two separate dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 36 Main Street Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PB
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) and for the approval of details in relation to condition 3 (WSI), 4 (archaeology), 5 (sections), 8 (boundary treatments) and 10 (materials) of planning
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Baston Church Of England Primary School 103A Main Street Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9PB
For the demolition/removal of existing classroom units and construction of a single storey extension comprising of two classrooms, lobby and storage space, external hard and soft landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Thetford in Lincolnshire
Thetford is a quaint hamlet and farm located within the civil parish of Baston in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. This rural area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for development within its picturesque setting.
Property prices in Thetford show an average sale price of £261,890, 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 Thetford a particularly low-crime area.
Thetford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thetford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Baston and Thurlby Fens SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thetford 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 Thetford
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Thetford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thetford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Thetford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thetford were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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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.