How long do planning decisions take near Whaplode Drove?

The average planning decision time near Whaplode Drove is 58 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 Whaplode Drove?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Whaplode Drove?

The most common type of planning application near Whaplode Drove is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whaplode Drove?

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Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whaplode Drove are administered by South Holland District Council. View the full South Holland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Whaplode Drove

Whaplode Drove is a village located within the civil parish of Whaplode in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated around 10 miles south of the market town of Spalding, it is also close to the hamlet of Shepeau Stow, which lies just 1 mile to the south-west. This rural setting may offer unique planning opportunities and insights for prospective developers and investors.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,753 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Holland
Parliamentary constituency: South Holland and The Deepings
LSOA: South Holland 008E

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 2
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whaplode Drove.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whaplode Drove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Whaplode Drove in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Whaplode Drove show an average sale price of £229,753, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Whaplode Drove is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Whaplode Drove

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Whaplode Drove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Whaplode Drove slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whaplode Drove were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application were submitted.

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