How long do planning decisions take near Wainfleet St Mary?

The average planning decision time near Wainfleet St Mary is 64 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 Wainfleet St Mary?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wainfleet St Mary?

The most common type of planning application near Wainfleet St Mary is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wainfleet St Mary?

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Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wainfleet St Mary, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wainfleet St Mary are administered by East Lindsey District Council. View the full East Lindsey District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wainfleet St Mary

Wainfleet St Mary is a village and civil parish located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, just south of Wainfleet All Saints along the A52 road. Approximately 5 miles from Skegness and 14 miles from Boston, it has a population of 1,025 according to the 2011 census, down from 1,106 in 2001. The area also encompasses the hamlet of Wainfleet Bank, making it a notable point for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,045 (2021)

District: East Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £211,947 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Boston and Skegness
LSOA: East Lindsey 013B

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 3
shoplifting: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wainfleet St Mary.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wainfleet St Mary.

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 Wainfleet St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wainfleet St Mary.

- River Cottage Boston Road Wainfleet St Mary Lincolnshire PE24 4EU
Planning Permission - Change of use of 3no. existing holiday cottages to provide as 3no. separate dwellinghouses (Salem View, River Cottage and Beacon Cottage).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Wainfleet St Mary in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Wainfleet St Mary show an average sale price of £211,947, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Wainfleet St Mary area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Wainfleet St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wainfleet. 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 Wainfleet St Mary

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wainfleet St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Wainfleet St Mary slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wainfleet St Mary were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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