How long do planning decisions take near Upperthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Upperthorpe is 48 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 Upperthorpe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upperthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Upperthorpe is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upperthorpe?

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Upperthorpe, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upperthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upperthorpe are administered by North Lincolnshire Council. View the full North Lincolnshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upperthorpe

Westwoodside is a quaint village located in North Lincolnshire, England, on the Isle of Axholme. Positioned 7 miles northwest of Gainsborough, 11 miles east of Doncaster, and 10 miles southwest of Scunthorpe, it falls within the civil parish of Haxey, which lies just 1 mile to the east. This accessibility makes Westwoodside an intriguing area for those exploring planning applications within the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
LSOA: North Lincolnshire 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upperthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upperthorpe.

- The Bungalow, Upperthorpe Road, Westwoodside, DN9 2AQ
Application for a non-material amendment to PA/2023/700 dated 26/05/2023 namely to alter roof tiles to Sandtoft rivious
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Upperthorpe in Lincolnshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upperthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haxey Turbary SSSI. 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, Upperthorpe 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 Upperthorpe

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upperthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upperthorpe were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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