How long do planning decisions take near Westgate?

The average planning decision time near Westgate is 61 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 Westgate?

The planning approval rate near Westgate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westgate?

The most common type of planning application near Westgate is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westgate?

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Westgate, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westgate, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

About Westgate

Belton is a village and civil parish located in the Isle of Axholme area of North Lincolnshire, England. Positioned along the A161 road, it lies approximately 6 miles west of Scunthorpe, with Crowle to the north and Epworth to the south. This strategic location makes Belton a key area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £179,268 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
LSOA: Doncaster 026B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westgate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Westgate.

- 96 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1QG
Planning permission for replacement detached garage
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-06-01
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- Crantock, Carrhouse Road, Carrhouse, Belton, DONCASTER, DN9 1PG
Planning permission to erect new wall with railings, gate and electrical operated main gates, including demolition of existing garden wall
Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-05-21
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- 154 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1QB
Planning permission to erect extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 66 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1QG
Planning permission to erect side extension and new roof over existing rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 178 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QB
Planning permission for a change of use of a residential dwelling to a residential dwelling and commercial dog breeding premises
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-06-13
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- 113 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1PY
Planning permission to erect an extension and carry out general internal re-arrangements to existing family home
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Wheatsheaf Hotel, 152 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QB
Outline planning application for the erection of four dwellings, with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration
Type: Outline | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2024-04-17
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- The Old White Farmhouse, Green Lane, Westgate, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QD
Application to undertake pruning on a London Plane identified as T1 within and protected by Tree Preservation (The Old White Farmhouse, Green Lane, Belton) Order 2007
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Lincs | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Westgate in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Westgate show an average sale price of £179,268, 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 Westgate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westgate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Belshaw SSSI, Hatfield Chase Ditches SSSI. 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 Westgate

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Westgate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Westgate.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Westgate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westgate were full planning applications (7), amendments (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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