How long do planning decisions take near Upton?

The average planning decision time near Upton is 68 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 Upton?

The planning approval rate near Upton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How can I track planning applications near Upton?

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Upton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upton are administered by West Lindsey District Council. View the full West Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upton

Upton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 456 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated just 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Gainsborough, Upton offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area, reflecting its community-focused character and potential for development.

Population: 457 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £177,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

19 planning applications found near Upton.

WL/2026/00363 - LONGLEYS, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
Planning application for the change of use from 2no holiday lets to 1no residential units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2026-04-15
WL/2025/00839 - 11, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level. T1 of Tree Preservation Order Upton 2000.
Status: Approved | Type: TREE_TPO Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-13
WL/2025/00649 - 25, HIGH STREET, UPTON
Planning application for formation of a vehicular crossover.
Status: Refused | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-24
WL/2025/00337 - LONGLEYS, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
Planning application for change of use from 5no. holiday lets to 3no. residential units
Status: Refused | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-04-02
WL/2025/00252 - The Forge, PADMOOR LANE
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 11 (archaeology) of planning permission WL/2024/00801 granted 8 January 2025.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-07
WL/2025/00235 - 28 THE OLD VICARAGE, HIGH STREET, UPTON GAINSBOROUGH
Planning application for single storey rear extension with balcony over and renovation of existing building
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-04
WL/2025/00236 - 28 THE OLD VICARAGE, HIGH STREET, UPTON GAINSBOROUGH
Listed building consent for single storey rear extension with balcony over and renovation of existing building
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-03-04
WL/2024/00801 - THE FORGE, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
Planning application for demolition of industrial buildings and erection of 5no. dwellings being variation of condition 2 of planning permission 146070 granted 23 February 2023 – Amendments to plot 4
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-10
WL/2024/00724 - THE FORGE, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 8 (Drainage) of Planning Permission 146070 Granted 22 February 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-09-04
WL/2024/00680 - THE FORGE, PADMOOR LANE, UPTON
Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 6 (Remediation Strategy), 7 (Materials) and 9 (Landscaping Plan) of Planning Permission 146070 granted 23 February 2023
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-08-20
- The Hall, 41, High Street, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5NQ
Planning application to install 13no. panel roof mounted solar PV system to the detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2023-10-04
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146070 - The Forge Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for demolition of industrial buildings and erection of 5no. dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-12-23
145106 - Land adjacent 1 & 3 Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough
Planning application to vary condition 3 of 141621 (as amended by) 144548 (Planning application to erect 1no.dwelling) – variation of approved dwelling design.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-17
144548 - Land adjacent 1 & 3 Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough
Planning application to erect 1no. dwelling being variation of conditions 2,3,5,6 & 7 of planning permission 141621 granted 10 December 2020 - amended house type
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-03-08
144422 - The Forge Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for demolition of industrial buildings and erection of 4no. dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-02-14
144196 - 11 Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for two storey feature entrance porch, rear extension with first floor balcony and cladding to some external walls.
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-01-11
143203 - The Forge Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2-4 of planning permission 141329 granted 24 September 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-06-14
143057 - Apple Tree Barn 36 High Street, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for the erection of two storey extension and detached garage, including change of use of paddock land to residential garden.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-05-27
143029 - 11 Padmoor Lane, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Ash tree (T1)- crown lift (specifically the low hanging branches which are now growing downwards - as per annotated photo). Along with this removal of dead branches. Due to excessive shading, excessiv
Status: Approved | Type: TREE Tree Pres. Order Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-04-20

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A brief summary of Upton in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Upton show an average sale price of £177,390, 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 Upton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Upton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Upton.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Upton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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