How long do planning decisions take near Wharton?

The average planning decision time near Wharton is 91 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Wharton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wharton, Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire · England · settlement

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

District: Blyton

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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 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wharton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wharton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Wharton.

WL/2025/00953 - YEW TREE FARM, THONOCK ROAD, WHARTON
Listed building consent to replace roof tiles and repair of holes in roof/ceilings.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-09-22
WL/2025/00571 - LAND ADJACENT WHARTON HALL FARM, THONOCK ROAD, WHARTON
Planning application for conversion and extension of disused farm buildings to provide 2no. residential dwellings being variation of condition 10 of planning permission 145062 granted 21 September 202
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-06-02
145261 - Land adjacent to Wharton Hall Farm Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough
Listed building consent for conversion and extension of disused farm buildings to provide 2no. residential dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-18
145062 - Land adjacent to Wharton Hall Farm Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough
Planning application for conversion and extension of disused farm buildings to provide 2no. residential dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-07-11
145059 - Bramble Barn Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Planning application for change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing barns to provide 2no. residential dwellings being variation of condition 7 of planning permission 140430 granted 29 Ap
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-24
145060 - Bramble Barn Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Listed building consent for change of use, conversion of and alterations to existing barns to provide 2no. residential dwellings being variation of condition 5 of listed building consent 140431 grante
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2022-06-24
143709 - Wharton Barns, Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,3,4,5,8,9 and 10 of planning permission 140430 granted 29 April 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-09-15
143730 - Wharton Barns, Thonock Road, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,3,4,6 and 7 of listed building consent 140431 granted 29 April 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-09-13
143544 - Barn 1 Wharton Barns, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 6, 15, 16 and 17 of planning permission 140430 granted 29 April 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-08-11
143451 - Barn 1 Wharton Barns, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,3,4,6 and 7 of listed building consent 140431.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-07-22
143450 - Barn 1 Wharton Barns, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,3,4,8,9,10,11,12 and 13 of planning permission 140430 granted 20 January 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-07-22
143356 - Wharton Barns Wharton Hall Farm, Wharton, Gainsborough
Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 of planning permission 140430 granted 29 April 2020.
Status: Decided | Type: Condition Discharge | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2021-07-14

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A brief summary of Wharton in Lincolnshire

Wharton is a settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. It sits within the Blyton district.

Property prices in Wharton 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 Wharton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wharton includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wharton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wharton. The average decision time was 91 days.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

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